A clinical score (RAPID) to identify those at risk for poor outcome at presentation in patients with pleural infection.
BACKGROUND: Pleural infection is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Development of a validated clinical risk score at presentation to identify those at high risk of dying would enable patient triage and may help formulate early management strategies. METHODS: A clinical risk score was d...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American College of Chest Physicians
2014
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