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[[File:ARDS-xray.jpg|thumb|left|ARDS on chest x-ray of a 65-year-old man who was admitted to the [[ICU]] with [[necrotizing fasciitis]], [[sepsis]], [[acute renal failure]], and progressive [[respiratory failure]] requiring [[mechanical ventilation]]<ref name="ARDS on chest X-ray">Case courtesy of Associate Professor Frank Gaillard, M.D. "http://radiopaedia.org/cases/35985"</ref>]] | [[File:ARDS-xray.jpg|thumb|left|ARDS on chest x-ray of a 65-year-old man who was admitted to the [[ICU]] with [[necrotizing fasciitis]], [[sepsis]], [[acute renal failure]], and progressive [[respiratory failure]] requiring [[mechanical ventilation]]<ref name="ARDS on chest X-ray">Case courtesy of Associate Professor Frank Gaillard, M.D. "http://radiopaedia.org/cases/35985"</ref>]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Brian Shaller, M.D. [2]
Overview
X ray is the imaging modality of choice for ARDS. By definition, findings of ARDS on x ray include bilateral airspace opacities.
Chest X-Ray
X ray is the imaging modality of choice for ARDS. By definition, findings of ARDS on x ray include:
- Diffuse, hazy airspace opacities that are bilateral, but often asymmetric
- Obscuration of the pulmonary vessels
References
- ↑ Case courtesy of Associate Professor Frank Gaillard, M.D. "http://radiopaedia.org/cases/35985"