The Interventional Radiology Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Steps for Managing the Risk of Infection

Authors

  • Anna Maria Ierardi
  • Aldo Carnevale
  • Melchiore Giganti
  • Gianpaolo Carrafiello

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.v4i1.126

Keywords:

Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID-19, Interventional Radiology, Angio Suite

Abstract

It is imperative to ensure the safety of health-care workers in the angiographic room during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The selection criteria for interventional radiology (IR) procedures, the preparation of the staff and angiographic suite, ventilation systems, and intra- and post-procedural workflow optimization methods are detailed. The specific measures needed to protect occupational safety and health may result in higher costs, longer procedural times, and greater technical problems. However, these precautions may help to minimize the spread of COVID-19 among IR practitioners.

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Published

2020-05-30

How to Cite

Ierardi, A. M., Carnevale, A., Giganti, M., & Carrafiello, G. (2020). The Interventional Radiology Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Steps for Managing the Risk of Infection. Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management, 4(1), 69–73. https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.v4i1.126

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Narrative Review Articles

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