ACR Appropriateness Criteria ® Acute Respiratory Illness in Immunocompetent Patients
Acute respiratory illness, defined as cough, sputum production, chest pain, and/or dyspnea (with or without fever), is a major public health issue, accounting for millions of doctor office and emergency department visits every year. While most cases are due to self-limited viral infections, a significant number of cases are due to more serious respiratory infections where delay in diagnosis can lead to morbidity and mortality. Imaging plays a key role in the initial diagnosis and management of acute respiratory illness.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Expert Panel on Thoracic Imaging:, Clinton Jokerst, Jonathan H. Chung, Jeanne B. Ackman, Brett Carter, Patrick M. Colletti, Traves D. Crabtree, Patricia M. de Groot, Mark D. Iannettoni, Fabien Maldonado, Barbara L. McComb, Robert M. Steiner, Jeffrey P. Ka Tags: Appropriate use criteria Source Type: research
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