Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 4, 2025
06:18
Author Spotlight: Segmentation and VR for Advanced Neurovascular Interventions
Published on: April 5, 2024
1.4K
The importance of imaging - Perspectives from redeployment
Juliana Atallah1, Shreena Shah1, Dennis Toy1
1New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell, Department of Radiology, 520 East 70(th) Street, Starr 8A-37, New York, NY 10021, United States of America.
Clinical Imaging
|October 25, 2020
Summary
Radiology residents are crucial in managing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient care. Their active clinical participation showcases radiology's essential role in medicine during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Radiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly strained healthcare systems globally.
- Radiology residents have been redeployed to assist with patient care during this public health crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the essential role and unique skills of redeployed radiology residents in managing COVID-19 patients.
- To demonstrate the fundamental contribution of radiology to patient care during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A case series approach was used, focusing on four COVID-19 patients.
- The study emphasizes the active participation of radiology residents on clinical teams.
Main Results:
- Redeployed radiology residents provided valuable insights and skills crucial for COVID-19 patient management.
- Increased visibility of radiology residents on clinical teams enhanced patient care.
Conclusions:
- Radiology residents are vital members of the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Active involvement of radiology in clinical teams underscores its integral role in modern medicine.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:14Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI
625
Introduction: MRI and CT scans are crucial advancements in medical imaging techniques, playing a vital role in diagnosing conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Each scan serves distinct purposes, targets specific areas, and requires unique nursing duties.
Description of the Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
Description of the Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
625
01:24Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography
180
IntroductionUltrasonography, or renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and surrounding tissues.Indications for Urinary System UltrasonographyUrinary system ultrasonography is indicated in various clinical scenarios, such as:Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis): To detect and monitor the size and presence of kidney or urinary tract stones.Hydronephrosis: To assess the dilation of the renal pelvis and...
180
01:14Brain Imaging
526
Brain imaging technologies provide critical insights into both the structure and function of the human brain, enabling medical professionals and researchers to diagnose, study, and treat neurological disorders or psychiatric disorders more effectively.
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic...
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic...
526
01:24X-ray Imaging
9.4K
German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen (1845–1923) was experimenting with electrical current when he discovered that a mysterious and invisible "ray" would pass through his flesh but leave an outline of his bones on a screen coated with a metal compound. In 1895, Röntgen made the first durable record of the internal parts of a living human: an "X-ray" image (as it came to be called) of his wife’s hand. Scientists worldwide quickly began their own experiments with...
9.4K
01:10Computed Tomography
7.7K
Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
7.7K
01:30Radiological Investigation II: MRI and Ventilation Perfusion Scan
369
Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ventilation Perfusion Scans are two radiological investigations that offer detailed diagnostic images of the body, particularly lung structures.
MRI
MRI uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissues. This technology provides a more detailed diagnostic image than CT scans, enabling it to characterize pulmonary nodules, stage bronchogenic carcinoma, and evaluate inflammatory activity in...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ventilation Perfusion Scans are two radiological investigations that offer detailed diagnostic images of the body, particularly lung structures.
MRI
MRI uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency signals to distinguish between normal and abnormal tissues. This technology provides a more detailed diagnostic image than CT scans, enabling it to characterize pulmonary nodules, stage bronchogenic carcinoma, and evaluate inflammatory activity in...
369