Chest Imaging Abnormalities Seen in Some Patients with Long COVID-19
September 14, 2021
New study findings highlight for the value of comprehensive medical history documentation
More than half of the study patients previously hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections show abnormalities in their chest X-rays, according to a review article published in the journal Radiology. According to the study, these COVID-19 long-haulers can have persistent symptoms and computed tomography (CT) abnormalities of variable severity.
Since the long-term outcomes of post-COVID-19 CT changes and the impact on a patient’s pulmonary function are unknown, it’s important for physicians to thoroughly document the individual’s medical history when caring for these patients. Properly documenting a patient’s history, including any past history of COVID-19, can aid in monitoring and recommending a treatment plan going forward.
ISMIE’s resource on documentation, which outlines important steps to take and ways to mitigate risk exposure, may be a helpful starting point in considering how to best care for patients whose imaging reveals abnormalities.
Please contact the ISMIE Risk Management team with any questions.
New study findings highlight for the value of comprehensive medical history documentation
More than half of the study patients previously hospitalized with acute COVID-19 infections show abnormalities in their chest X-rays, according to a review article published in the journal Radiology. According to the study, these COVID-19 long-haulers can have persistent symptoms and computed tomography (CT) abnormalities of variable severity.
Since the long-term outcomes of post-COVID-19 CT changes and the impact on a patient’s pulmonary function are unknown, it’s important for physicians to thoroughly document the individual’s medical history when caring for these patients. Properly documenting a patient’s history, including any past history of COVID-19, can aid in monitoring and recommending a treatment plan going forward.
ISMIE’s resource on documentation, which outlines important steps to take and ways to mitigate risk exposure, may be a helpful starting point in considering how to best care for patients whose imaging reveals abnormalities.
Please contact the ISMIE Risk Management team with any questions.