Decision rule to predict pneumonia in children presented with acute febrile respiratory illness

It is a frequent challenge for physicians to identify pneumonia in patients with acute febrile respiratory symptoms, particularly in stable pediatric patients without respiratory distress. A decision rule is required to assist judgement on the need of ordering a chest radiograph.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - January 4, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Fiona Y.Y. Chan, C.T. Lui, C.F. Tse, K.M. Poon Source Type: research