Indian journal of pediatrics
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Lung Ultrasound is Comparable with Chest Roentgenogram for Diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Hospitalised Children.
To evaluate the accuracy of lung ultrasound (LUS) in comparison to chest roentgenogram (CXR) in hospitalised children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). ⋯ LUS can be considered to be used first before radiography in children with suspected CAP. This will reduce the exposure of radiation.