A readers' guide to the interpretation of diagnostic test properties: clinical example of sepsis

E. Fischer, Joachim; M. Bachmann, Lucas; Jaeschke, Roman

doi:10.1007/s00134-003-1761-8

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A readers' guide to the interpretation of diagnostic test properties: clinical example of sepsis

Published in Intensive Care Medicine • Jul 1, 2003

Authors:

Joachim E. Fischer

Lucas M. Bachmann

Roman Jaeschke

Abstract

BACKGROUND: One of the most challenging practical and daily problems in intensive care medicine is the interpretation of the results from diagnostic tests. In neonatology and pediatric intensive care the early diagnosis of potentially life-threatening infections is a particularly important issue. FO...

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Medicine

Diagnostic odds ratio

Receiver operating characteristic

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