ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to the health care systems of the world. In Singapore, early experiences of the radiology community on managing this pandemic was shaped by lessons learned from the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in 2003. This article surveys the operational responses of radiology departments from six public hospitals in Singapore. © RSNA, 2020.
Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Environment, Controlled , Hospital Design and Construction , Hospitals, Special , Infectious Disease Medicine , Personnel Staffing and Scheduling , Radiology, Interventional , Ventilation , Equipment and Supplies , Hospital Units , Humans , Infection Control , Personal Protective Equipment , Singapore , WorkflowABSTRACT
This paper describes country-wide special measures undertaken for interventional radiology staff during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Although each interventional radiology service around the world faces unique challenges, the principles outlined in this article will be useful when designing or strengthening individual practices and integrating them within wider hospital and national measures. Moving beyond the current outbreak, these measures will be useful for any future infectious diseases which are likely to arise.