Ultrasound before antibiotics for pneumonia in the ER
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a lung ultrasound soon after arriving at the emergency room can help doctors decide when to start antibiotics for suspected pneumonia. If you have breathing symptoms like cough, fever, or shortness of breath, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are coming to the emergency room with coughing, fever, or trouble breathing
- You agree to take part in the study
- You have health insurance (French social security or equivalent)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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