COVID-19 pneumonia: infection control protocol inside computed tomography suites

Nakajima, Kento; Kato, Hideaki; Yamashiro, Tsuneo; Izumi, Toshiharu; Takeuchi, Ichiro; Nakajima, Hitoshi; Utsunomiya, Daisuke

doi:10.1007/s11604-020-00948-y

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“…This is because we need to use the CT suites for the next patients as soon as possible. Nakajima et al reported that CT examinations on the patients with COVID-19 confirmed or suspected were performed at the end of the daily CT schedule [1]. Therefore, we estimate that their interval time may be approximately less than 12-18 h from scanning the patients with COVID-19 infection confirmed or suspected to scanning the next patient.…”

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“…We read with great interest an article by Nakajima et al entitled "COVID-19 pneumonia: infection control protocol inside computed tomography suites" published in the Japanese Journal of Radiology [1]. Rapidly increasing are publications regarding the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia by computed tomography (CT), but limited articles seemingly have reported infection control in the CT suites.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Under these conditions, the protection of CT suites from COVID-19 infection is critical for preventing the hospital-related transmission of COVID-19. We consider the infection control protocol reported by Nakajima et al to be helpful [1].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The outcomes of any trials are worth verifying. Nakajima et al [1] did not provide the number of patients (with COVID-19 infection confirmed or suspected) who underwent CT with the protection protocol. Did they successfully prevent hospital-related transmission of COVID-19 in all cases?…”

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“…Nakajima et al noted that "CT imaging is helpful for the evaluation of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Infection control inside the CT suites is also important to prevent hospital-related transmission of COVID-19 [1]". The role of CT scan in diagnosis of COVID-19 is widely discussed.…”

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Infection control protocol inside computed tomography suites during COVID-19 outbreak

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2020

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The impact of COVID‐19 on Western Australian medical imaging clinical practice and workplace

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Sun

2022

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Introduction Medical imaging plays a key role in the management of patients with coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19). This field is at risk from the impacts of the pandemic on the practice and workplace of medical imaging professionals (MIPs). Recent research has explored this impact internationally and in various states of Australia; however, the impact of the pandemic on Western Australian (WA) MIPs is yet to be examined. Methods This cross‐sectional study aimed to address this issue by surveying clinically practicing WA MIPs on their experience of the impact of COVID‐19. The survey was conducted online between the 1 st and the 31 st of May 2021 and encompassed 101 clinical sites. Results Fifty‐one valid (17.1%) responses were recorded, and a majority (66.7%) of the participants were employed in public hospitals. The results showed that most participants (94.1%) perceived an impact on their clinical practice, with expressions of insufficient access to personal protective equipment (PPE). The use of all the appropriate PPE items were dependent on whether the participants were employed in a public hospital, private hospital, or a private practice ( P = 0.001). Perceived imaging volume decrease across modalities did not differ significantly among the workplaces, except for interventional radiology ( P = 0.006). The participants also expressed concerns about inadequate psychological support. Conclusions COVID‐19 has enhanced infection control procedures and modified the routine imaging patterns. Specifically, WA medical imaging centres have altered their PPE and cleaning procedures based on updated health advice. Efforts should be taken to strengthen the support provided to the staff members and to ensure adequate access to PPE supplies.

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COVID-19 pneumonia: infection control protocol inside computed tomography suites

Cited by 69 publications

References 3 publications

Protection of CT suites from COVID‑19 infection in a tertiary emergency hospital

Protection of CT suites from COVID‑19 infection in a tertiary emergency hospital

Infection control protocol inside computed tomography suites during COVID-19 outbreak

The impact of COVID‐19 on Western Australian medical imaging clinical practice and workplace

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