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Contrast Safety Webinar

Contrast Safety

Author: Vanessa L. Williams, MD Radiology

1 Continuing Ed Credit - Nursing
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The administration of contrast agents is an essential part of many diagnostic imaging procedures. The use of such agents can dramatically improve the visibility and characterization of many pathological issues.

Knowledge, familiarity, and practice are crucial for an appropriate and effective use of contrast and the response to adverse events when they occur. Therefore, it is vital for radiologists to understand the agents they inject, the contra-indications for injection, and any potential associated risks, in order to act and react accordingly in a timely manner.

Furthermore, the spread of infections through the use of contrast has also been a growing concern. Costly medications and severe drug shortages have encouraged the inappropriate reuse of single-dose vials which has led to serious and fatal infections. A thorough understanding of infection control best practices is needed to ensure the safety of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging.

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