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Response of a Radiology Department to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: The Experience of the Hospital “Policlinico Tor Vergata” in Rome

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  • Andrea Malizia

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Laura Filograna

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Francesco Paolo Sbordone

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Giorgio Ciccarese

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Andrea Carbone

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Beatrice Carreri

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Colleen Patricia Ryan

    (Policlinico Tor Vergata: Fondazione PTV, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Gian Marco Ludovici

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Andrea Chierici

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
    School of Engineering, University of Pisa Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 2, 56122 Pisa, Italy)

  • Guglielmo Manenti

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via di Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

The dissemination of severe acute respiratory syndrome linked to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, prompted all health services to provide adequate measures to limit new cases that could affect healthcare professionals. Due to the large number of suspected patients subjected to CT scans and the proximity of radiologists to the patient during exams, radiologists as well as the entire staff of the radiology department are particularly exposed to SARS-CoV-2. This article includes the emergency management procedures, the use of personal protective devices, and the rearrangement of exam rooms and of human resources in the department of radiology at “Policlinico Tor Vergata” in Rome performed during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. We introduce the management measures that our department has taken to cope with the influx of patients while still ensuring the proper management of other emergencies and time-sensitive exams.

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  • Andrea Malizia & Laura Filograna & Francesco Paolo Sbordone & Giorgio Ciccarese & Andrea Carbone & Beatrice Carreri & Colleen Patricia Ryan & Gian Marco Ludovici & Andrea Chierici & Guglielmo Manenti, 2021. "Response of a Radiology Department to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: The Experience of the Hospital “Policlinico Tor Vergata” in Rome," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:10:p:5255-:d:555012
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