Intravenous contrast media: are they being administered safely in radiology departments?

The British Journal of Radiology
S E ConnorD M Dawkins

Abstract

A recent Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) publication is entitled Advice on The Management of Reactions to Intravenous Contrast Media. This study aims to determine whether radiology departments are adhering to the essential points, covered in the guidelines, regarding prevention, early recognition and prompt treatment of adverse reactions, and whether they are adequately equipped for the proposed contrast media reaction management protocols. A questionnaire was formulated and sent to the superintendent radiographers of 295 radiology departments in the United Kingdom of whom 233 (79%) replied. This was specifically directed at the use of intravenous contrast media in intravenous urography. In almost all departments there was provision for basic life support training, regular checking of equipment and drugs, and prompt access to emergency medical help. Certain "first line" drugs and monitoring equipment were not instantly accessible in the majority of institutions. Most departments did not adequately supervise post-injection patients and did not conform to the guidelines referring to the administration of intravenous contrast to children. Certain areas of the guidelines are being neglected by many radiology departments and the...Continue Reading

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Feb 26, 2013·Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR·Jennifer FavingerPuneet Bhargava

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