Distribution of changes in CAP probability classification before and after LUS in 148 patients
| LUS CAP probability | Changes in classifications | ||||||
| Definite | Probable | Possible | Excluded | Total | Number | Rates (95% CI) | |
| Routine diagnosis procedure CAP probability | |||||||
| Definite | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 34 (23%) | 3 | 9% (3 to 24) |
| Probable | 30 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 52 (35%) | 47 | 90% (79 to 96) |
| Possible | 34 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 56 (38%) | 51 | 91% (80 to 96) |
| Excluded | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 (4%) | 5 | 83% (42 to 99) |
| Total | 97 (66%) | 13 (9%) | 8 (5%) | 30 (20%) | 148 | 106 | 72% (61 to 80) |
| Adjudication committee probability | |||||||
| 81 (55%) | 15 (10%) | 13 (9%) | 39 (26%) | ||||
CAP, community-acquired pneumonia; LUS, lung ultrasound.