Table 3 Diagnostic tests performed in our population. Rate and (%)
Test | n = 49 |
|---|---|
Laboratory and microbiological tests | |
Gas analysis | 49 (100) |
Cell count | 40 (92) |
Reactive C Protein (RCP) | 37 (76) |
Procalcitonin (PCT) | 29 (59) |
Blood culture | 9 (18) |
Liquor culture | 3 (6) |
Instrumental tests | |
Chest X-rays | 27 (55) |
Electrocardiogram (ECG), | 28 (57) |
Electroencephalogram (EEG), | 15 (31) |
Heart ultrasound | 39 (80) |
Cerebral ultrasound | 43 (88) |
Cerebral nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) | 4 (8) |