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Reorganizing Cross-Sectional Interventional Procedures Practice During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic.

Authors :
Fananapazir G
Lubner MG
Mendiratta-Lala M
Wildman-Tobriner B
Galgano SJ
Lamba R
Hinshaw JL
Brook OR
Source :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 2020 Dec; Vol. 215 (6), pp. 1499-1503. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 22.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to present strategies and guidelines that can be implemented in the performance of cross-sectional interventional procedures during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. CONCLUSION. Radiologists who perform cross-sectional interventional procedures can take several steps to minimize the risks to patients and radiology personnel, including screening referred patients to decide which procedures can be postponed, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), minimizing the number of people involved in procedures, preserving PPE when possible, and applying proper room and equipment cleaning measures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1546-3141
Volume :
215
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32442029
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.20.23227