[Thoracic radiology in the intensive care unit].
The clinical evaluation of the intensive care unit patient is based upon multiple parameters, including portable chest x-ray examination. Knowledge of the methods, capabilities, and limitations is prerequisite for a legally correct and medically reasonable approach. This report provides basic knowledge about pleural und pulmonary pathologies, e.g., pneumothorax, pleural effusion, atelectasis, aspiration, pneumonia, lung edema, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Deutschland. schuelke@uni-muenster.de
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D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D003287:Contrast Media