Table 4 Pre- and post-POCUS diagnosis accuracy compared to discharge diagnosis
From: Impact of ultrasound on management for dyspnea presentations in a Rwandan emergency department
Discharge diagnosis | N | Pre-POCUS | Post-POCUS | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Correct % (n) | Correct % (n) | |||
ADHF | 26 | 53.8% (14) | 100% (26) | 0.0004 |
Pneumonia | 21 | 38.0% (8) | 85.7% (18) | 0.0015 |
EPTB | 7 | 14.2% (1) | 85.7% (6) | 0.0075 |
Massive PE | 4 | 25.0% (1) | 100% (4) | 0.0989 |
Pleural effusion | 10 | 10.0% (1) | 100% (10) | 0.0002 |
COPD | 1 | 0% (0) | 100% (1) | 0.7094 |