Diagnostic accuracy, safety and utilisation of respiratory physician-delivered thoracic ultrasound

BACKGROUND Thoracic ultrasound-guided pleural procedures are associated with fewer adverse events than 'blind' procedures for patients with pleural effusion. Ultrasound is increasingly practised by respiratory physicians but there has been no prospective assessment of its safety and diagnostic accuracy when delivered by respiratory physicians. METHODS The activity level, safety and diagnostic accuracy of thoracic ultrasound delivered by...