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Diagnostic capability of a next-generation, ultra-miniaturized ultrasound system in patients with cardiopulmonary compromise assessed using basic critical care echocardiography

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The Lumify system was provided during the study period by Philips Healthcare, France.

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Goudelin, M., Evrard, B., Dalmay, F. et al. Diagnostic capability of a next-generation, ultra-miniaturized ultrasound system in patients with cardiopulmonary compromise assessed using basic critical care echocardiography. Intensive Care Med 44, 1579–1581 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-018-5225-6

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