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Chest X-ray Showing bilateral lung opacities.
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The patient upon admission met the SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) criteria and a CXR showed bilateral lower lobe opacities (Fig. 1).
Comparison of CT scan images from admission (left) to intubation (right).
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It did not show any blood clots however, it demonstrated rapid progression of previously demonstrated bilateral ground glass opacities now involving the upper lobes of both lungs compatible with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). (Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5).
Axial sections of CT chest showing diffuse bilateral ground glass opacities in lungs.
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It did not show any blood clots however, it demonstrated rapid progression of previously demonstrated bilateral ground glass opacities now involving the upper lobes of both lungs compatible with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). (Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5).