How young radiologists use contrast media and manage adverse reactions : an international survey

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OBJECTIVES: To collect real-world data about the knowledge and self-perception of young radiologists concerning the use of contrast media (CM) and the management of adverse drug reactions (ADR).

METHODS: A survey (29 questions) was distributed to residents and board-certified radiologists younger than 40 years to investigate the current international situation in young radiology community regarding CM and ADRs. Descriptive statistics analysis was performed.

RESULTS: Out of 454 respondents from 48 countries (mean age: 31.7 ± 4 years, range 25-39), 271 (59.7%) were radiology residents and 183 (40.3%) were board-certified radiologists. The majority (349, 76.5%) felt they were adequately informed regarding the use of CM. However, only 141 (31.1%) received specific training on the use of CM and 82 (18.1%) about management ADR during their residency. Although 266 (58.6%) knew safety protocols for handling ADR, 69.6% (316) lacked confidence in their ability to manage CM-induced ADRs and 95.8% (435) expressed a desire to enhance their understanding of CM use and handling of CM-induced ADRs. Nearly 300 respondents (297; 65.4%) were aware of the benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound, but 249 (54.8%) of participants did not perform it. The preferred CM injection strategy in CT parenchymal examination and CT angiography examination was based on patient's lean body weight in 318 (70.0%) and 160 (35.2%), a predeterminate fixed amount in 79 (17.4%) and 116 (25.6%), iodine delivery rate in 26 (5.7%) and 122 (26.9%), and scan time in 31 (6.8%) and 56 (12.3%), respectively.

CONCLUSION: Training in CM use and management ADR should be implemented in the training of radiology residents.

CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: We highlight the need for improvement in the education of young radiologists regarding contrast media; more attention from residency programs and scientific societies should be focused on training about contrast media use and the management of adverse drug reactions.

KEY POINTS: • This survey investigated training of young radiologists about use of contrast media and management adverse reactions. • Most young radiologists claimed they did not receive dedicated training. • An extreme heterogeneity of responses was observed about contrast media indications/contraindications and injection strategy.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Insights into imaging - 15(2024), 1 vom: 26. März, Seite 92

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Albano, Domenico [VerfasserIn]
Mallardi, Carmen [VerfasserIn]
Afat, Saif [VerfasserIn]
Agnollitto, Paulo Moraes [VerfasserIn]
Caruso, Damiano [VerfasserIn]
Cannella, Roberto [VerfasserIn]
Carriero, Serena [VerfasserIn]
Chupetlovska, Kalina [VerfasserIn]
Clauser, Paola [VerfasserIn]
D'Angelo, Tommaso [VerfasserIn]
De Santis, Domenico [VerfasserIn]
Dioguardi Burgio, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Dumic-Cule, Ivo [VerfasserIn]
Fanni, Salvatore Claudio [VerfasserIn]
Fusco, Stefano [VerfasserIn]
Gatti, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Gitto, Salvatore [VerfasserIn]
Jankovic, Sonja [VerfasserIn]
Karagechev, Tsvetomir [VerfasserIn]
Klontzas, Michail E [VerfasserIn]
Koltsakis, Emmanouil [VerfasserIn]
Leithner, Doris [VerfasserIn]
Matišić, Vid [VerfasserIn]
Muscogiuri, Giuseppe [VerfasserIn]
Penkova, Ralitsa [VerfasserIn]
Polici, Michela [VerfasserIn]
Serpi, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Sofia, Carmelo [VerfasserIn]
Snoj, Ziga [VerfasserIn]
Akinci D'Antonoli, Tugba [VerfasserIn]
Vernuccio, Federica [VerfasserIn]
Vieira, João [VerfasserIn]
Vieira, Ana Catarina [VerfasserIn]
Wielema, Mirjam [VerfasserIn]
Zerunian, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Messina, Carmelo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adverse drug reaction
Contrast medium
Education
Journal Article
Safety
Training

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Date Revised 29.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1186/s13244-024-01658-z

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM37020106X