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CT Contrast Agents Used Today (Live Webinar)

Event Details

Time: March 8, 2019 from 11am to 1pm
Location: Advanced Health Education Center
Street: 8502 Tybor Dr.
City/Town: Houston
Website or Map: https://store.aheconline.com/
Phone: 1(800) 239-1361
Event Type: live, webinar
Organized By: AHEC
Latest Activity: Mar 14, 2019

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.

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