Experience about workflow of standardized cabin CT scan in module hospital during the outbreak of COVID-19

Abstract

Since the outbreak of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Wuhan, Hubei in December 2019, a total of 80 424 patients have been diagnosed until March 3, 2020, which has caused significant inpact in national health and economics Module hospital played a vital role in effectively controlling the source of infection and cutting off the transmission channels Compared with the CT room in a conventional hospital, the cabin CT is very different in terms of infection area settings, protective isolation measures and inspection procedures This article covers CT room design, staffing responsibilities, division of infected areas, inspection procedures, protection and disinfection, and other aspects Copyright © 2020 by the Chinese Medical Association