The importance of imaging – Perspectives from redeployment

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic strains the healthcare system, radiology residents across the United States have become a vital part of the redeployed workforce. Through a series of four cases of COVID-19 patients encountered on the wards, we highlight the insight and unique set...

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Published in:Clinical imaging 2021-01, Vol.69, p.380-383
Main Authors: Atallah, Juliana, Shah, Shreena, Toy, Dennis, Dodelzon, Katerina, Schweitzer, Andrew D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Communication
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 - diagnostic imaging
Hematoma
Hospitals
Humans
Medical imaging
Pain
Pandemics
Patient care
Patients
Personal protective equipment
Practice, Policy & Education
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary embolisms
Radiology
Radiology - trends
Redeployment
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
United States
Viral diseases
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Summary:As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic strains the healthcare system, radiology residents across the United States have become a vital part of the redeployed workforce. Through a series of four cases of COVID-19 patients encountered on the wards, we highlight the insight and unique set of skills redeployed radiology residents possess that are essential to patient care during this crisis. By increasing visibility through active participation on the clinical team, we demonstrate the fundamental role radiology has in the greater field of medicine. •Radiology residents are an asset to the redeployed workforce and have meaningful contribution to patient care.•Dynamic imaging rounds became critical in clinical decision-making and expediting appropriate management.•Redeployment increases the visibility of radiology and highlights the essential role of the radiologist.
ISSN:0899-7071
1873-4499
DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.022