Sheth Sheila, Fetzer David, Frates Mary, Needleman Laurence, Middleton William, Jones Jill, Podrasky Ann, Mankowski Gettle Lori
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX.
Ultrasound Q. 2020 Sep;36(3):200-205. doi: 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000526.
The coronavirus disease 2019 is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The virus can be spread by close person-to-person contact primarily by respiratory droplets. Given the close proximity of the sonographer or sonologist with the patient during ultrasound examinations, special precautions should be taken to limit the exposure of radiology personnel to patients with coronavirus disease 2019 while still providing optimal patient care. Methods covered in this article include modified workflow, close scrutiny and prioritization of imaging orders, and design of targeted ultrasound protocols. These guidelines summarize the personal experience and insight of multiple colleagues who lead ultrasound sections or are experts in the field.
2019冠状病毒病由严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒2引起。该病毒主要通过呼吸道飞沫在人与人密切接触时传播。鉴于超声检查期间超声医师或超声专家与患者距离较近，应采取特殊预防措施，在为患者提供最佳护理的同时，限制放射科人员接触2019冠状病毒病患者。本文涵盖的方法包括改进工作流程、仔细审查和确定成像检查单的优先级，以及设计针对性超声检查方案。这些指南总结了多个超声科负责人或该领域专家同事的个人经验和见解。
