Evaluation of Safety Measurement in Administering IV Contrast Media in Khartoum State

Abstract

This study carried out in hospitals of Khartoum state. It aims to evaluate the safety consideration followed in administered intravenous contrast media in radiological department regarding prevention, early recognition and prompt treatment of adverse reactions. And whether the radiology departments are adequately equipped for the proposed contrast media reaction management protocols. A questionnaire was formulated and sent to the superintendent radiographers of 30 departments. Careful randomized 60 technologist were surveyed, 52 of them from governmental hospitals, and 8 of them from private medical centers. This study was specifically directed at the use of intravenous contrast media in intravenous urography. In almost most departments there was provision for basic life support training, regular checking of equipment and drugs. Certain drugs and monitoring equipment were not instantly available in the majority of institutions. Most departments did not adequately supervise post injection patients and did not conform to the guidelines referring to the administration of intravenous contrast to children. At last there is still much to be done to improve the safety of intravenous contrast medium injection.