Detection of fibroproliferation by chest high-resolution CT scan in resolving ARDS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In ARDS, the extent of fibroproliferative activity on chest high-resolution CT (HRCT) scan has been reported to correlate with poorer short-term outcomes and pulmonary-associated quality of life. However, clinical factors associated with HRCT scan fibroproliferation are incompletely characterized. We questioned if lung compliance assessed at the bedside would be associated with fibroproliferation on HRCT scans obtained during the resolution phase of ARDS.

Methods

We used data from a published randomized, controlled clinical trial in ARDS. All patients were cared for using a low tidal volume strategy. Demographic data and ventilator parameters were examined in association with radiologic scores from chest HRCT scans obtained 14 days after diagnosis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Burnham EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4219337 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature