X-rays fall short: CT scans more accurate for ARDS diagnosis, study finds
NCT ID NCT07400445
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 277 ICU patients on breathing machines to see how well chest X-rays (read by intensive care doctors) agreed with CT scans (read by radiologists) for diagnosing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The results showed only fair agreement, meaning X-rays may not be reliable enough on their own. The study suggests that using CT scans could lead to more accurate diagnoses.
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Service de Médecine Intensive Réanimation, University Hospital of Poitiers
Poitiers, France
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