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Case study: Jillian

Case study: Jillian

Are we utilizing our healthcare resources appropriately, and minimizing time in the ER for our kids? “Ultrasound can distinguish between atelectasis and infiltrate, and therefore challenges CXR as the gold standard for pediatric pneumonia. Ultrasound can help support a fast and unequivocal diagnosis, and therefore support the decision to prescribe antibiotics only when necessary, expedite care significantly and avoid unnecessary radiation to our kids.“ — Russ Horowitz MD, Director of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago.

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