The efficacy of bedside chest ultrasound: from accuracy to outcomes.

摘要: For many respiratory physicians, point-of-care chest ultrasound is now an integral part of clinical practice. The diagnostic accuracy to detect abnormalities the pleura, lung parenchyma and thoracic musculoskeletal system well described. However, efficacy a test extends beyond just accuracy. true value depends on degree which influences decision-making efficacy, subsequent extent this impacts health outcome efficacy. We therefore reviewed demonstrable levels for bedside system.For there evidence supporting predominantly in guiding pleural interventions. parenchyma, has impact patients presenting with acute failure or breathlessness, but are no data as yet actual outcomes. system, robust only efficacy.We outline avenues further validate accuracy, emphasis confirming enhanced