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- Title
How young radiologists use contrast media and manage adverse reactions: an international survey.
- Authors
Albano, Domenico; Mallardi, Carmen; Afat, Saif; Agnollitto, Paulo Moraes; Caruso, Damiano; Cannella, Roberto; Carriero, Serena; Chupetlovska, Kalina; Clauser, Paola; D'Angelo, Tommaso; De Santis, Domenico; Dioguardi Burgio, Marco; Dumic-Cule, Ivo; Fanni, Salvatore Claudio; Fusco, Stefano; Gatti, Marco; Gitto, Salvatore; Jankovic, Sonja; Karagechev, Tsvetomir; Klontzas, Michail E.
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
CONTRAST media; RADIOLOGISTS; DRUG side effects; CONTRAST-enhanced ultrasound; CONFIGURATION management
- Publication
Insights into Imaging, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1869-4101
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s13244-024-01658-z