Table 4. Reported impact of ultrasound on clinical decision-making.
Impact on Clinical Decision-Making | % of Patients (n)a | CI (95%) |
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Change in Diagnostic Impression | 27.0 (203) | 23.9–30.4 |
Change in Disposition Plan | 13.1 (99) | 10.8–15.8 |
Change in Diagnostic Impression or Disposition Plan | 28.8 (217) | 25.6–32.2 |
Impact of point of care ultrasound on clinical decision-making reported as change in diagnostic impression or change in disposition plan.
a There is missing data for diagnosis and disposition on 8 (1%) of patients.