[Monitoring studies of survivors of shock lung (ARDS). Correlation of radiology and lung function].

21 patients, who survived acute respiratory insufficiency following shock, are examined for residual pulmonary lesions. Retrospectively various parameters (f.e. blood gaz, radiological alterations) are analysed and correlated with results of a follow-up study (pulmonary function, chest films). Significant impairment of pulmonary functions could not be documented in a single patient. Roentgenologic late sequelae are seen only in two patients, which had a minor impairment of pulmonary function.