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COVID-19 follow-up planning: what will we be missing?
Lydia Lee1, Sriram Iyer2, Ricardo J Jose3
1University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
ERJ Open Research
|June 5, 2020
Summary
A discharge plan is needed for COVID-19 survivors in the UK. Follow-up imaging can assess infection resolution, rule out cancer, and detect lung scarring.
Area of Science:
- Medical imaging
- Pulmonology
- Infectious diseases
Background:
- COVID-19 survivors often require ongoing care.
- Long-term effects of COVID-19 are still being understood.
- Current discharge protocols may not fully address post-infection sequelae.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for a structured discharge plan for COVID-19 survivors in the UK.
- To emphasize the role of follow-up imaging in managing COVID-19 aftercare.
- To identify key areas where imaging can provide critical information for patient management.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on COVID-19 follow-up.
- Analysis of potential benefits of various imaging modalities.
- Consideration of clinical scenarios requiring specific imaging assessments.
Main Results:
- Follow-up imaging is crucial for assessing infection resolution.
- Imaging can help exclude underlying malignancy in persistent symptoms.
- Detection of post-inflammatory pulmonary fibrosis is a key application of follow-up imaging.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive discharge plan is essential for UK COVID-19 survivors.
- Integrating follow-up imaging into discharge plans improves patient outcomes.
- Imaging aids in differentiating between infection resolution and chronic lung changes.
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