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Review Meta Analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical pulmonary infection score for ventilator-associated pneumonia: a meta-analysis.
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of the clinical pulmonary infection score in the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ The diagnostic performance of the clinical pulmonary infection score for ventilator-associated pneumonia is moderate. However, the clinical pulmonary infection score is simple and easy to perform, and may still be useful in diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia.