Diagnostic accuracy, safety and utilisation of respiratory physician-delivered thoracic ultrasound.

BACKGROUND Thoracic ultrasound-guided pleural procedures are associated with fewer adverse events than 'blind' procedures for patients with pleural effusion. Ultrasound is increasingly practised by respiratory physicians but there has been no prospective assessment of its safety and diagno...

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Main Authors: Rahman, N, Singanayagam, A, Davies, H, Wrightson, J, Mishra, E, Lee, Y, Benamore, R, Davies, R, Gleeson, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010