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  1. Heckerling PS, Tape TG, Wigton RS, et al. Clinical prediction rule for pulmonary infiltrates. Ann Intern Med 1990;113:664-70. (Level II evidence). Click here to view reference
  2. Rothrock SG, Green SM, Costanzo KA, et al. High yield criteria for obtaining non-trauma chest radiography in the adult emergency department population. J Emerg Med 2002;23:117-24. (Level II evidence). Click here to view reference
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