Table 2.
Team Set-up in a Large Center Supporting Dedicated IR Facilities∗
| Category | Resources | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 positive and suspected cases | 3 rooms: 1 angio suite with high-end C-arm, 1 CT, 1 hybrid OT | All COVID-19 suspected and confirmed cases |
| Regular inpatients and outpatients | 9 rooms: 2 angio suite, 1 US, 2 hybrid OT, 2 CT, 2 fluoro | All non-COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients |
| Rostering | Total of 12 interventional radiologists divided into 2 teams in physically separate locations. One team on angio-suite duty, one team covering CT guided procedures. | |
| On-call staffing | Two independent teams allow for simultaneous activation and/ or handling of infectious and non-infectious cases. | |
Angio = angiography system; fluoro = fluoroscopy system; OT = operation theatre or operating room.
∗
As provided in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.