Table 3

Comparison of sensitivity and specificity between LUS versus CXR

SensitivitySpecificity
Pneumothorax54 55 LUS–88%
CXR–52%		LUS–100%
CXR–99%
Pleural effusion183 LUS–94%
CXR–51%		LUS–98%
CXR–91%

  • CXR, chest X-ray; LUS, lung ultrasound.