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:

1. Explain the difference between positive and negative contrast media.
2. List and give an example of the four methods of contrast media introduction.
3. Explain the difference in ionic and non-ionic contrast agents

4. Define:

   a. Concentration

   b. Osmolality

   c. Viscosity

   d. Ionic

5. Identify which contrast agents are ionic and non-ionic.
6. Know the dose of iodinated contrast agents for pediatric patients.
7. Identify high risk factors in patients for contrast media injection.
8. List the systems affected by a severe contrast media reaction.
9. Know uses of the indicated drugs from the drug list.