Fever, Leukocytosis, and Purulent Sputum: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia:
at least 2 of fever, leukocytosis, and purulent sputum
at least 2 of fever, leukocytosis, and purulent sputum
from one study
Associated Diagnoses:
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
69.1% sensitive, 75.3% specific