학술논문
Using micropower impulse radar technology to screen for pneumothorax
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Article
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Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery; December 2012, Vol. 73 Issue: 6 p1418-1421, 4p
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21630755; 21630763
Abstract
Pneumothoraces (PTXs) are a common entity in thoracic trauma. Micropower impulse radar (MIR) has been able to detect PTXs in surgical patients. However, this technology has not been tested previously on trauma patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of MIR to detect clinically significant PTXs. We hypothesized that MIR technology can effectively screen trauma patients for clinically significant PTXs.