Contrast media extravasation during dynamic CT: detection with an extravasation detection accessory.

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Journal Article

To detect extravasation of contrast media during mechanical power injection at dynamic computed tomography, a 5 x 8-cm pliable adhesive patch was applied to the skin over the intravenous cannula and connected to the power injector with a cable to monitor electrical skin impedance. If the rate of change or the slope of impedance over time indicated an extravasation event, the power injector was set into a pause mode. In animal and human studies, monitoring with the device was successful. Extravasation of ionic contrast agents decreased impedance and that of nonionic agents increased impedance.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Nelson, RC; Anderson, FA; Birnbaum, BA; Chezmar, JL; Glick, SN

Published Date

  • December 1998

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 209 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 837 - 843

PubMed ID

  • 9844684

Pubmed Central ID

  • 9844684

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0033-8419

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/radiology.209.3.9844684

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States