Infection Control and Management Strategy for COVID-19 in the Radiology Department: Focusing on Experiences from China
Qian Chen, Ziyue Zu, Meng Jiang, LU Ling-quan, Guangming Lu, Long Jiang Zhang
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new infectious disease rapidly spreading around the world, raising global public health concerns. Radiological examinations play a crucial role in the early diagnosis and follow-up of COVID-19. Cross infection among patients and radiographers can occur in radiology departments due to the close and frequent contact of radiographers with confirmed or potentially infected patients in a relatively confined room during radiological workflow. This article outlines our experience in the emergency management procedure and infection control of the radiology department during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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MedicineRadiological weaponCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Infection controlOutbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)RadiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPublic healthEmergency departmentDiseaseMedical emergencyIntensive care medicinePathologyNursingCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 diagnosis using AIRadiology practices and education