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On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest. ABSTRACT Purpose:We analyzed the efficacy of a point-of-care ultrasonography protocol, based on a focused multi-organ examination, for the diagnostic process of symptomatic, non-traumatic hypotensive patients in emergency. Methods

LUS-targeted assessment of LP was a useful predictor of pneumothorax volume in this research study setting. LUS reliably classified pneumothorax size when compared to criteria based on CXR reading, particularly the small sized pneumothorax. However, LUS greatly outperformed conventional CXR reading for a graded quantification of the percentage of lung collapse.