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2020 • Saudi Arabian Society Of Echocardiography Recommendations For Echocardiography Service During Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak

Authors: Ahmed Omran; Fatima Qaddoura; Mustafa Al Refae; Sami Ghazal; Abdulhalim Kinsara Kinsara; Rima S Bader; Faisal Dalak; Ahmed Onazi; Abdullah Al Sehly; Noureldin Sahal; Merna Atiyah; Saeed Al Ahmari

Venue: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Type: Publication

Abstract: We are summarizing the recommendations for the use of Echocardiography in patients during COVID-19 pandemic. The patient risk for COVID-19 should be assessed according to the Saudi CDC guidelines. Echocardiography should only be performed of considered appropriate and will likely alter the clinical decision. In COVID-19 suspected/confirmed patients, echocardiography study should be performed bedside and in infection control approved area with airborne precaution. Limited focused imaging is recommended to minimize contact time. A dedicated machi... (read more)

Topics: Medical emergency Intensive care medicine Radiology

DOI: 10.37616/2212-5043.1038

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