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A review of the effectiveness of fever tent setup in COVID-19 pandemic from a radiology perspective.
Melissa, Liang Meishi; Ting, Chua Sze; Manful, Chan Man Fung; Li, Chionh Hui; Clara, Chooi Chi Yuen; Jones, Clare Louise; Tan, Sarah Li Hui; Veronica, Soong Si Min; Xuan, Tan Yi; Zhen, Low Xi.
  • Melissa LM; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore. Electronic address: melissa_liang@nuhs.edu.sg.
  • Ting CS; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Manful CMF; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Li CH; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Clara CCY; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Jones CL; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Tan SLH; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Veronica SSM; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Xuan TY; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
  • Zhen LX; Department of Radiology, Radiographers of Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore.
J Med Imaging Radiat Sci ; 53(1): 159-166, 2022 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1703589
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

This paper describes our experience in setting up a dedicated imaging facility within a temporary fever tentage in an acute tertiary hospital in Singapore during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We review the effectiveness of the setup and its role from the radiological perspective in detail.

METHODS:

The dedicated imaging facility within the temporary fever tentage was equipped with a computer-on-wheels (COWs) to access patients' medical records and a portable x-ray machine to allow for a smooth workflow. Radiation dose measurements were acquired around the imaging facility using phantoms and dosimeters to ensure radiation safety.

RESULTS:

Due to its rapid nature and availability as a screening tool, chest x-ray (CXR) is the most widely used imaging modality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dedicated fever tent setup minimizes possible in-hospital transmission between both patients and staff and provides a more streamlined workflow to tackle the high workload. It allowed us to reduce the time required for each radiograph, providing timely imaging services and radiological reports for expedient clinical screening.

DISCUSSION:

The close collaboration between Radiology and Emergency Departments in setting up the fever tentage is a crucial tool in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The fever tentage imaging facility is a highly effective tool, providing the means to handle the increased patient load in a streamlined and safe manner during a pandemic.

CONCLUSION:

This paper provides insights and guidelines in setting up a dedicated imaging service within the fever tent for future infectious disease outbreak contingency plans.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / Radiology Department, Hospital / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Med Imaging Radiat Sci Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / Radiology Department, Hospital / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Med Imaging Radiat Sci Year: 2022 Document Type: Article