Diagnostic accuracy of a simple ultrasou
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A. Scott Keller; Roman Melamed; Michael Malinchoc; Reverly John; David M. Tierne
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Article
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2009
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND: Early goal‐directed therapy for severe sepsis or septic shock improves outcomes but requires placement of a central venous catheter to measure central venous pressure (CVP), which may delay timely resuscitation and cause catheter‐related complications. In addition, nonin