Chest X-ray in new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection: findings and correlation with clinical outcome

ConclusionIn COVID-19, CXR shows patchy or diffuse reticular –nodular opacities and consolidation, with basal, peripheral and bilateral predominance. In our experience, baseline CXR had a sensitivity of 68.1%. The RALE score can be used in the emergency setting as a quantitative method of the extent of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, correlating with an increased ris k of ICU admission.
Source: La Radiologia Medica - Category: Radiology Source Type: research