RESUMEN
The most severe symptoms of COVID-19 manifest as acute respiratory disease. Evaluation of the lungs and consequently medical imaging is imperative for patients, and therefore radiology became the cornerstone of diagnosis and disease monitoring during the pandemic. Due to the transmissibility of the coronavirus, physical examinations of patients were kept at a minimum to reduce exposure, and radiological exams such as radiographs and CT scans became the preferred method to better track disease progress in patients. This chapter follows the diagnostic radiology response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also details the problems faced by the department and the response to those challenges, and crucially, it highlights lessons learned from both successful and suboptimal responses with the aim of learning and being better prepared for future pandemics. © SBH Health System 2022.