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Comparative Effect of Multi-Dose Contrast Median on Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography Workflow of Nurses and
Chen Zhang1, Zhilei Fan1, Feng Ma1
1Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate and compare computed tomography (CT)-contrast operational workflow and hospital imaging efficiency when using a multi-dose bulk IV contrast delivery system and when using a single-dose packaging contrast.
Materials And Methods:
A multi-center prospective observational study was conducted in six regions in China. The operating time and workflow of radiology nursing staff were evaluated and observed using an investigational tool and recorded by the investigators using a stopwatch. Nursing staff's knowledge and the imaging capabilities of hospitals were collected using a questionnaire. Rate, t-test, χ 2 test, and partial correlation analysis were used to describe the knowledge of nursing staff. The operation time and frequency of the two contrast agent packages were further compared using the Stata 15.0 software.
Results:
A total of 42 radiology nurses and 1,167 CT contrast-operating procedures in six provinces in China were evaluated. The total operating times for the 100 ml contrast agent versus the 200 ml contrast agent were 80.67 s and 63.81 s, respectively (P < 0.01). According to the average annual hospital CT scans (49,807 scans) and the power injector (PI) market share, approximately 233 h yearly could be saved in a hospital. Regarding CT contrast knowledge, approximately 57.14% nurses expressed their willingness to use multi-dose packaging contrast agents.
Conclusion:
Through difference and correlation analysis on real-world data, this study suggests that, considering safety, the use of a multi-dose bulk IV contrast agent is more time-saving and efficient for Chinese nurses and medical institutions compared with that of a single-dose package.
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