CT Contrast Agents Used Today (Live Webinar)

Course Topics

Contrast Media

• Types of Contrast Media
  • Positive and Negative Contrast Media
  • Dose of Iodinated Contrast for Pediatric Patients
  • Concentration, Osmolality and Viscocity
• High Risk Factors
• Severe Reactions
• Uses of Indicated Drugs

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course the participant should be able to:

Explain the difference between positive and negative contrast media.

List and give an example of the four methods of contrast media introduction.

Explain the difference in ionic and non-ionic contrast agents

Define:

a. Concentration

b. Osmolality

c. Viscosity

d. Ionic

Identify which contrast agents are ionic and non-ionic.

Know the dose of iodinated contrast agents for pediatric patients.

Identify high risk factors in patients for contrast media injection.

List the systems affected by a severe contrast media reaction.

Know uses of the indicated drugs from the drug list.