Table 1 Test characteristics of ultrasound for pediatric abdominal applications
Test | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Likelihood ratio for a positive US | Likelihood ratio for a negative US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pediatric FAST Exam [5] | 82 (65–93) | 95 (91–97) | 15.6 (8.37–29.18) | 0.19 (0.09–0.4) |
Pyloric Stenosis [6] | 98 (92–99.5) | 99 (90–100) | 82.35 (5.23–1295) | 0.02 (0.004–0.097) |
Intussusception [10] | 83 (44–99) | 97 (85–100) | 27.5 (3.86–195.81) | 0.17 (0.03–1.03) |
Appendicitis [11] | 44 (31–58) | 93 (86–97) | 6.5 (2.84–15.02) | 0.53 (0.45–0.77) |
PoC US for Appendicitis [12]a | 65 (52–76) | 90 (85–100) | 6.4 (3.09–13.25) | 0.4 (0.27–0.56) |