Author:
Ding Jinli,Fu Haihong,Liu Yaou,Gao Jianbo,Li Zhenlin,Zhao Xin,Zheng Junhui,Sun Wenge,Ni Hongyan,Ma Xinwu,Feng Ji,Wu Aiqin,Liu Jie,Wang Yun,Geng Pengfei,Chen Yong
Abstract
Abstract
Since a novel coronavirus was discovered from a cluster of patients with emerging pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan, China, it has spread rapidly through droplet and contact transmission. Recently, the novel coronavirus pneumonia which was named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO) has been raised as a worldwide problem. Radiological examinations were confirmed as effective methods for the screening and diagnosis of COVID-19. It is reported that some radiologists and radiological technologists were infected when giving examinations to the patients with COVID-19. In order to reduce the infection risk of medical staff in radiology department, we summarized the experience on prevention and control measures in radiology department for COVID-19, aiming to guide the prevention and practical work for radiologists and radiological technologists.
Key Points
• The novel coronavirus spreads rapidly through droplet and contact transmission.
• Radiologists and radiological technologists were possibly infected by patients.
• Prevention and control measures in radiology department for COVID-19 are important.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging,General Medicine
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