title: Ethnographic research of IV contrast agent in hospital CT scanning suites.
abstract: This article focuses on qualitative observational research conducted at nine hospital CT scanning suites using IV contrast agent either in pre-filled syringes (with or without radio frequency identification [RFID]) or in bulk packaging (non-pre-filled syringe). The safe and compliant administration of IV contrast agents in CT imaging suites can be accomplished without compromising efficient patient flow. Preventing infection, air embolism, iodine allergic reactions, and extravasations are of prime importance and may be amenable to a technologist best practices approach. The use of contrast in pre-filled syringes with RFID technology facilitates adherence to Joint Commission requirements and provides reliable administration and procedural documentation of IV contrast use. The application of ethnography in mapping administration of IV contrast agents can provide an illustrative tool to aid in indentifying specific areas in need of optimization.
authors.affiliation: ParagonRx International LLC, USA. bhollot@paragonrx.com
authors.forename: Blaise
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hollot
authors.forename: Kim H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Bullano
mesh_terms: D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media