CT Application 1 CM Flashcards
(98 cards)
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Role of contrast media
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- improve sensitivity & specificity
- differentiation
- evaluate vascular structures
- assess abdominopelvic region
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high contrast CT exams usually require ____ to differentiate structures of different densities
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no contrast media
3
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low contrast CT exams usually require ____
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contrast media to improve tissue contrast
4
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what type of contrast are CO2 and Air
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negative contrast
5
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what type of contrast are water & volumen
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neutral contrast
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how does the diff contrast appear as
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positive contrast - white
neutral “ - grey
negative “ - black
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what type of contrast are barium & iodinated
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positive contrast
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example of barium contrast
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barium sulphate
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example of iodinated contrast
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iodine based IV contrast gastrografin
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limits of using plain water
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- transits rapidly & absorbed distally
- suboptimal distension which mimics / masks lesions
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pros of using plain water
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AVA
- administered orally
- assess luminal pathology & bowel wall
- very good for upper GIT if scanned at appropriate timing
12
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what does VoLumen contain
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- diluted barium sulfate suspension
- sorbitol
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what effect does sorbitol have
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laxative effect
14
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how many bottles does a patient drink
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2-3 bottles of VoLumen
15
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how can barium contrast be administered
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oral & rectal
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what is barium contrast commonly used in
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esophagus, intestine, very intense intestinal contrast
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contra-indications of barium
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- intestinal perforation
- intestinal obstruction
- swallowing difficulties
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K-edge of iodine
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33.2 keV
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what is a function indicator of x-ray energy
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probability of photoelectric absorption since it corresponds to binding energy of iodine
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higher kVp leads to ___ compton effect & ___ photoelectric effect
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higher; lower
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properties of iodinated contrast
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- oligomerization
- iodine concentration
- osmolarity
- viscosity
22
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what are the 2 main groups and subgroups of water soluble iodinated contrast
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ionic
- monomer + dimer
non-ionic
- monomer + dimer
23
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currently available contrast media are either __
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monomer (1 benzene ring) + dimer (2 benzene ring)
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examples of ionic iodinated contrast media
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- hypaque
- isopaque coronar
- hexabrix
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what is gastrografin
diatrizoate
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what is hypaque AKA
diatrizoate
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what is isopaque coronar AKA
metrizoate
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what is hexabrix AKA
ioxaglate
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examples of non-ionic iodinated contrast
1. ultravist
2. visipaque
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what is ultravist AKA
iopromide
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what is visipaque AKA
iodixanol
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although overdose is unlikely but possible, ___ needs to be defined
upper limits
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what factors influence iodine concentration/dose
protocol, injection rate, delay imaging
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how is iodine concentration standardized for pediatric patients
weight
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drink ___ of water to minimize iodine side effects
1L
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what is osmolarity
measurement assessing number of particles dissolved in 1kg of water
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Osmolality of iodinated contrast media is compared to the osmolality of ___
human plasma (300mOsm/kg H2O)
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iodinated contrast is either ___ or __ tonic
hyper-; iso-
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what does osmolarity contribute to
- non-allergic adverse reactions
- injection pain
- endothelial damage
- RBC deformation
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what is the osmolarity of ionic CM
very high
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what is the osmolarity of non-ionic CM
moderate to high
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cP
centipoise
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what is viscosity of IV CM
measure of liquid resistance / friction to flow
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what does viscosity of IV CM influence
- IV injectability
- cannula gauge
- contrast induced kidney injury risk
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high viscosity leads to ___ infusion times
longer
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how much iodine containing CM is removed 24hr after IV administration
90% mostly eliminated by kidneys
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in the event of renal failure / insufficiency, how can CM be extracted
dialysis
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iodine containing CM can/cannot cross cell membranes or Blood brain barrier
cannot
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CM firstly transits through the vessel system (“Vascular compartment”) and secondly enters the space between vessels and cells (“interstitial compartment”) by ____
free diffusion
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what are the 3 main groups of IV contrast enhancement
1. patient
2. CT scanning parameters
3. contrast media
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what are the scan delays possible
fixed, test-bolus, bolus-tracking
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what are the injection patterns available
uniphase, biphase, exponentially decay
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iodine dose formula
(concentration x vol of contrast) / 1000
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why should the CM administered be greater in larger patients compared to smaller patients?
larger patients = larger blood volume = more diluted CM
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what are the diff cannula available
18G, 20G, 22G, 24G
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what is the flow rate of 18G
4 - 6 ml/s
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what is the flow rate of 20G
3 - 4 ml/s
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what is the flow rate of 22G
2 - 3 ml/s
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what is the flow rate of 24G
1 - 1.5 ml/s
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which cannula for pediatrics
24G
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which cannula for difficult veins esp post chemotherapy
24G
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which cannula for arterial & venous phase of CT scan
22G
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which cannula for most phases
20G
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which cannula for fast CT contrast flowing studies
18G
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saline chaser allows for the reduction of ___
contrast volume & increases peak attenuation
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saline chaser reduces ___ artifacts from vein & right heart
streak
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adverse reactions of IV iodinated contrast
1. CI-AKI
2. adverse reaction post administration
3. extravasation
4. air embolism
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CI-AKI means?
contrast induced - acute kidney injury
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which patients are prone to CI-AKI
patients with compromised kidney function such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease
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what indicators suggest patient is at higher risk of AKI
- eGFR (mL/min): 30 - 0
- elevated serum creatinine (mg/dL): 2 - 4.5
- Moderate reduced kidney function
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how to reduce chance of CI-AKI
1. screen for patient risk
2. administer periprocedural hydration
3. lower osmolar iodinated contrast media
4. stop metformin
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NSAIDs
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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how to minimize reactions
- hydration
- stop NSAIDs
- use other modalities / non-contrast
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eGFR is calculated using ___
diet modification in renal disease formula
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what do you need for diet modification in renal disease formula
- serum creatinine
- age
- gender
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serum creatinine is ___ indicator of kidney function
insensitive
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what is the best overall indicator of kidney function
GFR
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eGFR
estimated glomerular filtration rate
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if eGFR > 90, should you continue with IV iodinated CM
yes since excretion half time is 1-2 hrs
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if eGFR > 60, should you continue with IV iodinated CM
- weight benefits & risks with radiologist
- consider other modalities / non-contrast
- recheck serum creatinine and eGFR 48 hrs after scan
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if eGFR < 30, should you continue with IV iodinated CM
if on dialysis, use non-contrast/other modalities
if not on dialysis, recheck serum creatinine and eGFR 48 hrs after scan
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____ are well established methods to prevent CI-AKI
volume expansion & hydration treatment
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IV saline hydration reduces risk of CI-AKI by ___
almost 50%
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lactic acidosis
when lactate production exceeds its metabolism in your body
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what is the main factor for metformin related lactic acidosis
diabetes
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how to minimize reactions involving metformin
- discontinue 48 hrs after contrast
- check creatine before resuming
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what causes 50% mortality for adverse reactions
metformin + chronic renal insufficiency + IV contrast = lactic acidosis
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when to resume metformin
eGFR > 30mL/min/1.73m^2
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protocol for eGFR < 30mL/min/1.,73m^2
stop metformin 48hrs before and after CM injection
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which pathway involves IgE allergic reaction
anaphylactic true allergy
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what are the IV contrast reaction pathways
- anaphylactic true allergy
- anaphylactoid "allergy-like"
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what do IV contrast reactions activate
mast cells
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strategies to avoid adverse reactions
1. evaluate risk and benefit
2. use other modalities / non-contrast
3. diff CMs
4. guidelines if contrast must be used
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what causes extravasation
failed IV injection leading to compartment syndrome
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what is compartment syndrome
increased pressure within confined space
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management strategies for extravasation
MISE
1. elevate limbs
2. ice pack
3. monitoring
4. surgery if severe
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clinical feature of air embolism
1. dyspnoea
2. cough
3. chest pain
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treatment for air embolism
- 100% oxygen
- hyperbaric oxygen tank
- patient in left lateral decubitus
