Point-Of-Care Ultrasound as an Adjunct in the Diagnosis of Neonatal and Pediatric Superficial Soft Tissue Infection: A Report of Two Cases

Empirical Studies

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound as an Adjunct in the Diagnosis of Neonatal and Pediatric Superficial Soft Tissue Infection: A Report of Two Cases

Volume 63 - Issue 7 - July 2017 ISSN 1943-2720

Abstract

Introduction

Case Studies

Discussion

Conclusion

Affiliation

Correspondence

References

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