Comparison of Discrepancy Rates in Resident and Faculty Interpretations of On-Call PE CT and V/Q Scans: Is One Study More Reliable During Off Hours?

Concordance rates for residents' interpretations of V/Q scans and PE CT studies were high, and discrepancies resulting in changes in patient management were rare for both modalities. Residents' preliminary interpretations of both modalities are reliable and safe for making initial patient management decisions.