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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedGullett J, Donnelly JP, Sinert R
Interobserver agreement in the evaluation of B-lines using bedside ultrasound.
The researchers evaluated agreement among trained emergency physicians assessing the degree of B-line presence on bedside ultrasound in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute undifferentiated dyspnea. They concluded that interrater agreement was best in the anterior/superior thoracic zones followed by the lateral/superior zones for both expert/expert and expert/novice pairs.
AHRQ-funded; HS013852.
Citation: Gullett J, Donnelly JP, Sinert R .
Interobserver agreement in the evaluation of B-lines using bedside ultrasound.
J Crit Care 2015 Dec;30(6):1395-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.08.021.
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Keywords: Emergency Department, Imaging, Respiratory Conditions
Smith SS, Ference EH, Evans CT
The prevalence of bacterial infection in acute rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The primary objective of this systematic review of 29 studies was to assess the prevalence of bacterial infection in adults with clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) who undergo culture from antral puncture or endoscopically directed middle meatus culture. The review provides evidence that the prevalence of bacterial infection in patients with clinically diagnosed ARS remains poorly defined, but is likely greater than the 0.5% to 2% figure previously widely quoted.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Smith SS, Ference EH, Evans CT .
The prevalence of bacterial infection in acute rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Laryngoscope 2015 Jan;125(1):57-69. doi: 10.1002/lary.24709..
Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Imaging, Respiratory Conditions