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CBR launches Safety Guideline for Remote Control (Telecommand) in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) has launched the 'Safety Guideline for Remote Control (Telecommand) in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging'. The document was prepared by the College's Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Committee and was advised by a team of physicists, biomedical scientists and engineers who make up the College's … Continue lendo

FOR PATIENT SAFETY – Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) clarifies results of scientific article and reaffirms the safety of computed tomography scans

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The use of computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of diseases is safe and effective, contributing to the reduction of mortality rates and an increase in life expectancy. This type of imaging exam also has a positive impact on the reduction in the number of invasive surgeries, unnecessary hospitalizations and length of hospital stay. Therefore, patients … Continue lendo

How should the radiologist proceed when faced with pulmonary abnormalities identified on CT scans of the abdomen during the SARSCoV-2 pandemic?

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Findings of lung lesions in COVID-19 include ground-glass opacities and peripheral consolidations, which may have a nodular appearance and predominance at baseline. Pleural effusions are not commonly seen (1,2). Although not specific, these findings should lead to the suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this pandemic period. The radiologist should always review the lung bases... Continue lendo