Management strategy of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia in the radiology department: a Chinese experience

Operations Transition to Mitigate COVID-19 on an Interventional Radiology Service

“…In China, 3.8% of all patients infected with COVID-19 were healthcare workers, with 14.8% of infected workers reaching critical status. 5 The symptoms from COVID-19 are similar to those seen during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) pandemic in 2002. The primary SARS-CoV treatment center in Korea performed IR procedures in 13.6% of the admitted patients in their center.…”

Setting Up an Interventional Radiology Suite in an Infectious Diseases Centre: Lessons from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

“…3 Initial knowledge of its mode of transmission straddled between airborne versus respiratory droplets and fomites. 6 Furthermore, its infectivity ratio and mortality rate were yet undefined. 7 Under this shadow of uncertainty, and with NCID becoming the major referral centre for screening, isolation and management of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 infections, it was considered more favourable to contain the spread and perform IR procedures within NCID itself.…”

“…There are universal or standard precautions whenever an individual or department handles infectious cases. 1,6,8,12 However, we would like to highlight changes in work flow we have undertaken since the SARS outbreak.…”

“…4 Apart from the given reasons, we are of the opinion that having this mask on whilst in an enclosed doffing area may provide additional protection once the PAPR (if used in a COVID case) has been removed, with the surrounding air transiently contaminated with particles; (3) there should be ample cubicles for all staff at risk of being contaminated to shower concurrently before leaving the NCID-RC. 6,8 The longer they hang around waiting in queue, the higher the risks of cross-contamination. Each cubicle should also have the appropriate cleansing solutions for disinfection; (4) consider having an emergency shower cubicle, such as those used in chemical labs.…”

The battle against Covid-19: the experience of an Egyptian radiology department in a university setting

“…While the diagnosis of COVID-19 is essentially confirmed by the detection of viral RNA using reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR), imaging plays an essential role in screening, triage, and management of patients with concurrent increase in the workload in the radiology department with increasing risk of infection [ 2 ]. Practical and efficient measures to control and prevent the spread of infection should be determined and followed [ 3 , 4 ]. Moreover, the radiology departments in university hospitals not only provide clinical management for many patients but also have educational and research roles.…”