Derivation and validation of age and temperature specific reference values and centile charts to predict lower respiratory tract infection in children with fever: prospective observational study.

OBJECTIVES: To develop reference values and centile charts for respiratory rate based on age and body temperature, and to determine how well these reference values can predict the presence of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in children with fever. DESIGN: Prospective observational study....

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Main Authors: Nijman, R, Thompson, M, van Veen, M, Perera, R, Moll, H, Oostenbrink, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012