The importance of imaging – Perspectives from redeployment

• 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
• ISSN: 0899-7071; 1873-4499
• DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.022

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.