Chest imaging in patients with acute respiratory failure because of coronavirus disease 2019
This article includes a systematic literature search, evidencing the different chest imaging modalities used in patients with ARDS from COVID-19. Literature evidences different possible approaches going from the conventional CXR and CT to the LUS, MRI, and PET/CT.
Summary
CT is the technique with higher sensitivity and definition for studying chest in COVID-19 patients. LUS or bedside CXR are critical in patients requiring close and repeated monitoring. Moreover, LUS and CXR reduce the radiation burden and the risk of infection compared with CT. PET/CT and MRI, especially in ARDS patients, are not usually used for diagnostic or follow-up purposes.
Source: Current Opinion in Critical Care - Category: Nursing Tags: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Edited by Giacomo Grasselli Source Type: research
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