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Screening for Contrast and Reactions Barnes-Jewish Hospital Monica White MBA, RT, R
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Contrast Media Is a Drug Drugs Given Over Time Verses a One-Time Bolus Medication to Treat a Condition Verses to Visualize Structures IV Medications Isotonic to Plasma Verses Contrast up to 7 Times More Osmolar
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Typical Reactions to Contrast Media Nausea and Vomiting Hives to Urticaria Hypotension Anaphylactic Reactions
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Typical Reactions to Contrast Media Vagal Reaction Cardiovascular Collapse- CARDIAC ARREST Seizures or Convulsions
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Risk Factors General Patient Status History of Severe Allergy History of Asthma Renal Disease Age Multiple Myeloma Sickle Cell Anemia
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Absolutely No Ionic Contrast Should Be Used for Myelograms or Spinal Injections
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CM-ARF Pre-Existing Renal Insufficiency Diabetes Mellitus Dehydration Cardiovascular Disease and Diuretics Advanced Age Multiple Myeloma Hypotension Hyperemia
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General Patient Preparation History Hydration Handle It Heads Up
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Pre Medication Steroids (Prednisone or Hydrocortisone) Antihistamines (Benadryl- Diphenhydramine) Nonionic Contrast
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Complications and Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Cool Cloth on Forehead Slow the Rate Compazine Hives and Urticaria Observe Patients (IV Access Maintained) Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
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Complications and Reactions Bronchospasm Inhaled Bronchodilators Epinephrine Subq or IM 0.1-0.5Ml1:1,000 (Vial) Every 10-15 Minutes IV: 1cc of 1:10,000 (Bristoject) IV Slowly
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Complications and Reactions Laryngeal Edema Epinephrine Benadryl or Histamine Blockers True Medical Emergency
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Complications and Reactions Hypotension With Tachycardia Check Blood Pressure Elevate Legs IV Fluids Under Physician's Supervision Nurses in Area or Code Team
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Complications and Reactions Vasovagal Reaction IV Fluids Atropine (IV Push 0.5-1.0 mg) May Be Repeated up to a Total of 2 mg
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Complications and Reactions Anaphylaxis, Circulatory Collapse and Shock Call a Code CPR
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Being Prepared for an Emergency Check Procedure Room Replace Emergency Equipment Check and Know Where Crash Cart Located If Unlocked Contents Replaced Immediately Check Oxygen Tank
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Being Prepared for an Emergency Defibrillator Checked Daily Designated Personnel Wall Outlets for Oxygen and Suction Checked Daily; Oxygen and Suction Tubing Know the Code Number 2-2700
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