Table 5.

Radiological findings (n (%))

	VAP n = 31	No-VAP n = 6	Pearson Chi-square asymptomatic significance 2-sided
Chest X-ray findings
New emergence or worsening of consolidation/opacity	20 (64.5)	2 (33.3)	0.15
Pneumatocele/cavitation	0	0	N/A
Pleural effusion	0	0	N/A
Lung ultrasound findings
Diffuse lung rockets	31(100)	6 (100)	N/A
Consolidations < 0.2 cm	27 (87.1)	6 (100)	0.35
Consolidation > 0.5 cm	31 (100)	4 (66.7)	0.001
Unilateral consolidation	6 (19.3)	2 (33.3)	0.45
Bilateral consolidation	25 (80.6)	2 (33.3)	0.02
Anterior consolidation	6 (19.3)	1 (16.6)	0.88
Posterior consolidation	22 (70.9)	2 (33.3)	0.08
Anterior and posterior consolidations	3 (9.6)	1 (16.6)	0.61
Non-translobar consolidation only	24 (77.4)	1 (16.6)	0.004
Translobar and non-translobar consolidation	7 (22.6)	3 (50)	0.17
Static bronchograms	31 (100)	5 (83)	0.02
Linear/arborescent dynamic bronchograms	23 (70.6)	2 (33.3)	0.05
Pleural effusion	3 (8.8)	0 (0)	0.43
Successful re-opening of consolidated area	8/11 (72.7)	2/2 (100)	0.16

n number, N/A not applicable, VAP Ventilator-associated pneumonia