Radiologia brasileira
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Lung ultrasound is a well-defined diagnostic modality in the point of care emergency medicine concept. In the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the lung ultrasound assumed an essential role in this disease, with a valid correlation of the imaging results with computed tomography. Recognize how the diagnostic possibilities of ultrasound in the approach of COVID-19 and its differential diagnoses are fundamental.
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Radiologia brasileira · Jul 2020
Practical recommendations for the safe use of gadolinium in magnetic resonance imaging: a Delphi expert panel study.
To assess the practical aspects of the use of various gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) by radiologists. ⋯ When choosing a GBCA, it is important to consider the characteristics of the gadolinium deposition in patient tissues and minimize potential risks. Furthermore, medical education programs are needed to increase the awareness of the potential risks of gadolinium deposition and thus avoid instances of overexposure to the contrast agent.