Table 2.
CT and LUS findings
| Findings | CT n = 100 | LUS n = 100 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstitial syndrome | |||
| Absent | 8 (8) | 4 (4) | 0.134 |
| Unilateral | 5 (5) | 11 (11) | |
| Bilateral | 87 (87) | 85 (85) | |
| Consolidation | |||
| Absent | 48 (48) | 68 (68) | 0.002 |
| Unilateral | 16 (16) | 17 (17) | |
| Bilateral | 36 (36) | 15 (15) | |
| Pleural effusion | |||
| Absent | 89 (89) | 94 (94) | 0.122 |
| Unilateral | 7 (7) | 6 (6) | |
| Bilateral | 4 (4) | 0 | |
| Pneumothorax | 0 | 0 | – |
| Pleural irregularity | 15 (15) | 32 (32) | 0.005 |
Data are expressed as n (%) of participants unless otherwise indicated
CT computed tomography; ED emergency department; ICU intensive care unit