ABSTRACT
Objectives: To describe the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the interventional radiology unit at our hospital in the first year of the pandemic. Material and methods: This prospective observational study included 83 consecutive patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections who underwent an interventional radiology procedure in the period comprising March 13, 2020 through March 13, 2021. We describe the repercussions of the situation on the unit's total activity, as well as on its activity during the different phases of the pandemic. Results: Technical and clinical success were achieved in 96.43% and 82.14% of cases, respectively. During follow-up throughout the year, 68 patients remained alive and 15 died from their underlying disease. No complications related with interventional procedures occurred, and activity declined by only 12% in comparison with the same period in the previous year (2019-2020, without COVID). Similarly, the decrease in relative value units and radiology activity units was only 13% and 12%, respectively. Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge in our daily work, leading to an overall decrease in the number of procedures. Nevertheless, the interventional radiology unit has been actively involved in caring for Covid-19 patients, performing a wide variety of necessary procedures. Following a series of specific measures and protocols has enabled us to perform interventional radiology procedures safely during the pandemic.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: To describe the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the interventional radiology unit at our hospital in the first year of the pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective observational study included 83 consecutive patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections who underwent an interventional radiology procedure in the period comprising March 13, 2020 through March 13, 2021. We describe the repercussions of the situation on the unit's total activity, as well as on its activity during the different phases of the pandemic. RESULTS: Technical and clinical success were achieved in 96.43% and 82.14% of cases, respectively. During follow-up throughout the year, 68 patients remained alive and 15 died from their underlying disease. No complications related with interventional procedures occurred, and activity declined by only 12% in comparison with the same period in the previous year (2019-2020, without COVID). Similarly, the decrease in relative value units and radiology activity units was only 13% and 12%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge in our daily work, leading to an overall decrease in the number of procedures. Nevertheless, the interventional radiology unit has been actively involved in caring for Covid-19 patients, performing a wide variety of necessary procedures. Following a series of specific measures and protocols has enabled us to perform interventional radiology procedures safely during the pandemic.
Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Humans , Pandemics , Radiography , Radiology, Interventional , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
Objetivos: Describir el impacto que la pandemia de COVID-19ha supuesto en la Unidad de Radiología Intervencionista de nuestro hospital a lo largo de un año. Materiales y métodos: Se ha realizado un estudio observacional prospectivo en 83 pacientes consecutivos con infección confirmada por COVID-19 a los cuales se les realizó algún tipo de procedimiento de radiología intervencionista durante el periodo comprendido entre el 13 de marzo del 2020 y el 13 de marzo de 2021. Se describe la repercusión de la situación en la actividad total de la unidad, así como en las diferentes fases de la pandemia. Resultados: Se alcanzó el éxito técnico y clínico en el 96,43% y 82,14% de los casos, respectivamente. Durante el seguimiento a lo largo de un año, 68 pacientes seguían vivos y 15 fallecieron a causa de su enfermedad de base. No se produjeron complicaciones relacionadas con los procedimientos intervencionistas y nuestra actividad decayó solo un 12% en comparación con el mismo período del año 2019-2020 (no-COVID). Asimismo, solo se produjo una reducción en unidades relativas de valor y unidades de actividad radiológica del 13% y del 12%, respectivamente. Conclusión: La pandemia de COVID-19ha supuesto un desafío en nuestro trabajo diario condicionando una reducción general en el número de procedimientos. No obstante, la radiología intervencionista ha participado activamente en la atención de los pacientes con COVID-19 mediante la realización de una amplia variedad de intervenciones necesarias. La atención de la radiología intervencionista pudo realizarse de forma segura durante la pandemia, siguiendo una serie de medidas y protocolos específicos.(AU)
Objectives: To describe the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the interventional radiology unit at our hospital in the first year of the pandemic. Material and methods: This prospective observational study included 83 consecutive patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections who underwent an interventional radiology procedure in the period comprising March 13, 2020 through March 13, 2021. We describe the repercussions of the situation on the unit's total activity, as well as on its activity during the different phases of the pandemic. Results: Technical and clinical success were achieved in 96.43% and 82.14% of cases, respectively. During follow-up throughout the year, 68 patients remained alive and 15 died from their underlying disease. No complications related with interventional procedures occurred, and activity declined by only 12% in comparison with the same period in the previous year (2019-2020, without COVID). Similarly, the decrease in relative value units and radiology activity units was only 13% and 12%, respectively. Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge in our daily work, leading to an overall decrease in the number of procedures. Nevertheless, the interventional radiology unit has been actively involved in caring for Covid-19 patients, performing a wide variety of necessary procedures. Following a series of specific measures and protocols has enabled us to perform interventional radiology procedures safely during the pandemic.(AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Betacoronavirus , Pandemics , Radiology, Interventional , Prospective Studies , Radiology , InpatientsABSTRACT
This paper aims to describe our experience in an interventional radiology unit in a hospital in Spain that was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, we did a prospective observational study of 20 consecutive patients with COVID-19 who underwent 21 interventional radiology procedures between March 13, 2020 and May 11, 2020. We describe the measures taken to reorganize the work and protective measures, as well as the repercussions of the situation on our unit's overall activity and activity in different phases. The COVID-19 pandemic has represented a challenge in our daily work, but learning from our own experience and the recommendations of the Spanish radiological societies (SERVEI and SERAM) has enabled us to adapt successfully. Our activity dropped only 22% compared to the same period in 2019.
Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Hospital Units/organization & administration , Radiology, Interventional/organization & administration , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Humans , Prospective Studies , SpainABSTRACT
El objetivo del presente trabajo es mostrar la experiencia en una unidad de radiología intervencionista de un hospital de nuestro país muy afectado por la pandemia COVID-19. Para ello se ha realizado un estudio observacional prospectivo de una serie de casos consecutivos (n=20) de pacientes COVID-19, sometidos a 21 procedimientos intervencionistas, durante el periodo de 2 meses de estudio (13 marzo -11 mayo de 2020). Se exponen las medidas de reorganización del trabajo, medidas de protección; así como la repercusión de la situación en la actividad de la unidad total y por fases. La pandemia COVID-19ha supuesto un reto para el trabajo diario en nuestra unidad, pero siguiendo nuestra propia experiencia y las recomendaciones de SERVEI y SERAM, nos hemos adaptado a la situación de forma exitosa. Se ha observado una disminución de la actividad de tan sólo un 22% sobre el mismo periodo del año 2019
This paper aims to describe our experience in an interventional radiology unit in a hospital in Spain that was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, we did a prospective observational study of 20 consecutive patients with COVID-19 who underwent 21 interventional radiology procedures between March 13, 2020 and May 11, 2020. We describe the measures taken to reorganize the work and protective measures, as well as the repercussions of the situation on our unit's overall activity and activity in different phases. The COVID-19 pandemic has represented a challenge in our daily work, but learning from our own experience and the recommendations of the Spanish radiological societies (SERVEI and SERAM) has enabled us to adapt successfully. Our activity dropped only 22% compared to the same period in 2019
