Procedures of health protection and control for COVID-19 during X-ray imaging examinations in Jiangsu province

VernacularTitle: 江苏省新型冠状病毒肺炎X射线影像诊断感染控制策略
Author: Jin WANG ¹ ; Baoli ZHU ; Chunyong YANG ; Wei CHEN ; Jiayi MA ; Ningle YU
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1. Department of Radiation Protection, Jiangsu Provincial Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: COVID-19; Medical X-ray diagnosis; Radiological protection; Infection control
From: Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2020;40(0):E005-E005
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: X-ray imaging is an important method for the diagnosis of corona virus disease(COVID-19), but there is a risk of nosocomial infection during X-ray imaging diagnosis. By analyzing the process of X-ray imaging diagnosis and the possible infection factors in hospital, Jiangsu province took the lead in issuing the Guideline for the nosocomial infection prevention and control of X-ray imaging diagnosis of COVID-19. This guideline clarifies the basic requirements for controlling infections during X-ray imaging diagnosis, the specific measures for staff protection, disinfection of personnel and places, and the protection and disinfection of subjects, which is instructive for field work. It is worth noting that while focusing on controlling infections, the principle of optimal protection for medical exposure cannot be ignored.