ARRS Contrast Reaction Management: Conundrums and Pitfalls Online Course 2020 (CME VIDEOS)

Given the uniform use of low osmolar and iso-osmolar contrast media agents, life-threatening contrast media-related reactions have become relatively infrequent. However, when an unpredictable reaction occurs unexpectedly, radiologists and CT support staff are frequently ill-prepared to manage—often making irreversible mistakes with potentially grave patient consequences and outcomes, including death. This Online Course will address common conundrums and pitfalls for radiologists managing unexpected contrast media reactions in the CT suite.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

describe the severity of contrast reactions and their appropriate treatment
discuss how to recognize and manage iodine mumps sialadenitis
apply practice tips for premedication in unusual situations including patients already on corticosteroids or missed doses
specify the differences between and indications for elective versus accelerated premedication regimens

Speakers and Lectures

Differentiating Physiologic from Allergic-Like Reactions—M. Parker
Difficulties Using Atropine Syringe During Vasovagal Reaction—G. Salazar
Confusing Contrast-Induced Laryngeal Edema for Bronchospasm With Incorrect Use of Albuterol—G. Salazar
Use of the Wrong Oxygen Delivery System—G. Salazar
Incorrect Treatment of Hypotension With Tachycardia and Hives With Diphenhydramine—G. Salazar
Does the Dose and Route of Epinephrine Really Matter? Confusion with IM and IV Doses—J. Pahade
Ouch That Hurt!!! How Did I Just Inject Myself With the EPI-PEN?—J. Pahade
Is This Hypoglycemia or Contrast Induced Hypotension? How Can I Tell?—J. Pahade
Mumps Sialadenitis—M. Parker
Acute Transient Dyspnea With Gadolinium-Based Contrast Media—M. Sakala
Challenges in Premedication: Incorrect Dosing; Allergies to Corticosteroids; Patients Already on Corticosteroids—M. Sakala
Prescribing Corticosteroids as “Protective” Against Allergic-Like Reactions Upon Re-exposure—M. Sakala

Date of issuance: July 13, 2020