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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia

Recommended: Chest X-ray (and CT Chest with IV contrast if complicated) is the preferred imaging study for hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia. HAP / VAP: persistent or new infiltrate + clinical features.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray (and CT Chest with IV contrast if complicated)

XR No contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatient Reviewed

HAP / VAP: persistent or new infiltrate + clinical features. CT for cavitation, abscess, complications.

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