University of Colorado Radiologist Adult Contrast Reaction Smartcard

Abstract

cian contacted for evaluation and treatment of the patient and also, is often the only available physician on site. In fact, the majority of contrast reactions occur in the outpatient setting [6] rather than the hospital setting, where multidisciplinary resuscitation teams are usually readily available for assistance. Both practicing radiologists and trainees demonstrate knowledge and skills deficits in the identification and management of severe contrast reactions. In a recent survey, only 41% of the practicing radiologists provided both the correct route and medication dose in the