EuroSafe Imaging 2021 / ESI-15327
The use of imaging in COVID-19 – results of a global survey by the International Society of Radiology
Congress:
EuroSafe Imaging 2021
Keywords:
Lung, Management, Thorax, CT, Plain radiographic studies, Ultrasound, Diagnostic procedure, Infection
Authors:
I. Blazic, B. Brkljacic, G. Frija
DOI:
10.26044/esi2021/ESI-15327
Conclusion
Guidelines and recommendations of national and regional professional societies differ to a certain degree. The results of our survey are mostly in accordance with the guidelines of the relevant authority in the respective country or region. As a conclusion, it is obvious that the practice of imaging in COVID-19 differs throughout the world, especially regarding the utilization of conventional chest X-ray and computed tomography; we believe that the results of this survey will help to understand current practice heterogeneities and to identify needs and gaps in the organization and function of radiology departments worldwide in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this survey may inform the development of an overall strategy for radiology department organization and imaging protocols in pandemic conditions.