Prognostic value of chest computed tomography in community-acquired pneumonia patients
Background Chest computed tomography (CT) is commonly used to diagnose pneumonia in Japan, but its usability in terms of prognostic predictability is not obvious. We modified CURB-65 (confusion, urea >7 mmol·L−1, respiratory rate ≥30 breaths·min−1, blood pressure <90 mmHg (systolic) ≤60 mmHg (...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-11-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/4/00079-2020.full |