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Radiographers' confidence in handling iodine based contrast media hypersensitivity reactions
E Trygg1, A Bjällmark2, B-M Ahlander2
1Department of Radiology in Norrköping, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Introduction:
Adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media, which is used during computed tomography (CT) examinations, are rare. As a result, radiographers have limited experience handling those situations and may feel uncertainty and a lack of confidence. The aim of this study was to investigate radiographers' confidence in handling hypersensitivity reactions to contrast media during CT examinations.
Methods:
A survey in the form of a questionnaire was conducted to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. There were 31 clinics that participated in this study, of which four were university hospitals, 17 were medium-sized hospitals and 10 were small hospitals. In total, the questionnaires were distributed to 700 radiographers. The questionnaire contained 12 questions and was distributed via email with a link to the questionnaire.
Results:
Two hundred-ninety radiographers participated in the survey. 72% of the respondents answered in the middle of the four-point scale (2-3) in response to the statement "I feel confident in handling hypersensitivity reactions". 65% answered that they did not have routines for training regularly regarding hypersensitivity reactions. Qualitative data showed that many of the respondents wished to receive education and training regularly.
Conclusions:
The confidence of radiographers regarding the management of hypersensitivity reactions was deficient and most of the respondents wished they felt more confident.
Implication For Practice:
To increase radiographers' confidence in handling hypersensitivity reactions, it is recommended that the radiology clinics review their routines and the possibility to implement regular training.
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