Chest X-ray vs. CT scan for ICU patients with breathing failure
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares how often chest X-rays and CT scans lead to changes in treatment for ICU patients with acute respiratory failure (when a person can't breathe well enough to get oxygen to their body). It may help doctors decide which imaging test is more useful.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) between January 2020 and January 2023.
- You had a CT scan of your chest during that ICU stay.
- You had acute respiratory failure or low oxygen levels (hypoxemia).
- Your medical records are complete enough for review.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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