The ALT-70 Predictive Model Outperforms Thermal Imaging for the Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Cellulitis: A Prospective Evaluation
Point-of-care diagnostic tools may decrease misdiagnosis rates and unnecessary care associated with lower extremity cellulitis. In our prospective study, the ALT-70 predictive model for lower extremity cellulitis outperformed thermal imaging in diagnostic accuracy. The high negative predictive value of ALT-70 effectively allows clinicians to rule out lower extremity cellulitis.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: David G. Li, Anna K. Dewan, Fan Di Xia, Hasan Khosravi, Cara Joyce, Arash Mostaghimi Source Type: research