This month, Revista Radiologia Brasileira (RB) published in Ahead of Print format a study of great importance for radiologists and the medical and scientific community as a whole. Entitled “Accuracy of chest CT in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection: initial experience in an oncology center”, the study, carried out by doctors Paula … Continue lendo
The performance of the radiologist has proved to be fundamental in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the protection of this professional should start from the screening, with the questioning of possible symptoms of respiratory infection to the patient, so that preventive actions are adopted even before of taking the exam. Anyway, the possibility of … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) has been closely following all the developments of the most recent pandemic related to the new Coronavirus in Brazil and in the world. In addition to following the authorities' guidelines, CBR has also been making its important contribution to the medical community and the population through the dissemination of … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis, following closely the developments of the most recent pandemic related to the new Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which has defined important changes in the world and has been affecting our country more intensely in recent days, In order to maintain the commitment to provide members with relevant information, it presents a … Continue lendo
Estúdio CBR is in a special issue about the Coronavirus. Therefore, instead of broadcasting fortnightly on Thursdays, as usual, the program is conducting a series of interviews and discussions related to the topic for dissemination on CBR communication channels. They are interviews and debates in different formats released with a frequency … Continue lendo
CBR created a space to gather reports of cases of COVID-19 infection in Brazil. In this way, we intend to offer a reference for radiologists and other specialists on the radiological presentation of the disease and its evolution in different clinical scenarios. In order to speed up the process, we are receiving cases either by email (bradcases@cbr.org.br) … Continue lendo
Based on the available medical literature, the CBR, through its Department of Thoracic Radiology recommends: Computed tomography should NOT be used as a screening or for the initial imaging diagnosis of COVID-19; Its use should be reserved for symptomatic hospitalized patients in specific clinical situations. CT findings do not influence outcomes; When … Continue lendo
1. Minimize the chance of exposures: When scheduling tests and appointments for routine medical care (preventive, elective) instruct patients to discuss the possibility of rescheduling, especially if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection (such as cough, pain sore throat, fever). If the patient needs to undergo tests, establish a triage and ask that … Continue lendo
Estúdio CBR resumed its programming this year 2020 on February 6th, bringing an important topic for the entire population: the Coronavirus. The debate was moderated by doctors Hilton Leão and Rogério Caldana, members of the board of the College, who received doctors Celso Granato, infectologist, and Dante Escuissato, radiologist, as guests of … Continue lendo
