Contrast Reaction Management: Conundrums and Pitfalls
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