Fighting the invisible enemy: providing support and structure to radiology resident during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The objective of this article is to share the strategy we used in order to restructure the radiology and diagnostic imaging department of a referral institution during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, on the basis of the current recommendations. It is essential to integrate the work of supervisors, preceptors, and residents, maintaining communication and sharing decisions, with mutual support, as well as to determine the best strategy to be adopted in this scenario of uncertainty and constant change, while also ensuring adequate emotional support for all parties.

Computed tomography features of cerebrovascular complications in intensive care unit patients with severe COVID-19

“…Two additional patients presented with diffuse cerebral edema, related to brain death. COVID-19 has been the subject of a series of recent publications in the radiology literature of Brazil (10)(11)(12)(13)(14) . Because COVID-19 is not limited to respiratory manifestations, radiologists should be aware of the heightened risk of cerebrovascular events in this population and their potential underlying etiologies (15,16) .…”

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology Resident Education: Where Do We Go From Here?

“… 31 The extent of redeployment varied between institutions, which was dependent on regional COVID-19 case rates. 4 , 11 , 27 , 35 , 36 Although redeployment could limit refinement of diagnostic radiology skills, there may be a role for radiology resident exposure to direct patient care activities, as seen in residents redeployed to intensive care wards. 37 These experiences with patients and their family members provides important clinical context for radiologists-in-training.…”

“… 22 Access to mental health resources appeared to be plentiful, but some residents were not aware of the resources available and how to access them. 8 , 22 , 35 , 36 The circumstances of the pandemic have highlighted a shortcoming in awareness of available mental health resources and residency programs in the future should promote the existence of these resources for residents ( Table 1 ).…”

“… 27 Centralizing virtual platforms for meeting and communication including Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Gotomeeting, and Google Meet proved to be effective. 6 , 7 , 8 , 36 , 50 Combatting social isolation and offering a platform for peer support suggests a role for virtual meetings, phone calls, and social media such as Twitter, Instagram, or Slack. 41 …”

Suporte ético-emocional à profissionais de enfermagem frente à pandemia de COVID-19: relato de experiência

“…O bem-estar, a segurança e a proteção dos profissionais de saúde, devem representar e esculpir o escopo primaz de ações, incentivos e políticas de saúde 1 . Assim, independente do contexto social-global, salvaguardar os profissionais de saúde, de forma a lhes oferecer orientações, apoio e suporte, configura-se como uma das medidas essenciais à manutenção, promoção e proteção da saúde física e mental, especialmente no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19 2 .…”