Abstract
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Describe community acquired pneumonia (CAP) symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatments
Compare and contrast CAP diagnostic accuracy with Chest Radiography (CXR) and Lung Sonography (LUS)
Summarize the cross sectional study design and sampling methods for confirmed CAP findings in adults ( >18yrs)
The CXR results in Table 1 report the highest incidence of? Left lower lobe consolidation Bilateral consolidation Left multiple lobes consolidation Right upper lobe consolidation
During the study from July-December 2019, 90 patients had a confirmed diagnosis of CAP. What was the mean age of the females? 56.70 52.02 52.98 54.23
Besides a small sample size, what else did the authors’ state was another limitation of this study? Selection bias Inclusion of patients with CAP diagnosis Superiority of LUS to CXR Inclusion of adult and pediatric patients
What was the sonographic scoring criterion for moderate loss of lung aeration? 1 3 4 0
LUS findings of pleural effusion in this cohort were demonstrated in what percentage of patients? 4.4% 13.3% 6.7% 31%