Information About Radiology
Category Safety Practice Term Contrast Enhanced MRI Safety Definition of Contrast Enhanced MRI Safety Screening For Renal Function, Allergies, And Appropriate Agent Selection Prior To Gadolinium Use Notes About Contrast Enhanced MRI Safety Document Consent And Indications
Category Safety Practice Term Radiation Protection CT Definition of Radiation Protection CT Measures To Minimize Exposure Including Shielding, Protocol Optimization, And Justification Notes About Radiation Protection CT ALARA Principles Apply
Category Safety Practice Term Renal Function Screening Definition of Renal Function Screening Assessing Serum Creatinine Or eGFR Prior To Iodinated Contrast Administration In At Risk Patients Notes About Renal Function Screening Guides Contrast Use And Hydration
Category Safety Practice Term Mechanical Index Monitoring Definition of Mechanical Index Monitoring Continuous Display And Awareness Of MI During Scanning To Limit Cavitation Risk Notes About Mechanical Index Monitoring Lower MI For Contrast And Fetal Scans
Category Safety Practice Term Patient Identification Definition of Patient Identification Verifying Patient Identity Using Two Identifiers Prior To Radiopharmaceutical Administration Notes About Patient Identification Prevents Wrong Patient Errors
Category Safety Practice Term Radiation Dose Monitoring Definition of Radiation Dose Monitoring Tracking Patient And Occupational Dose Metrics For Quality And Regulatory Compliance Notes About Radiation Dose Monitoring Includes DAP, Badge Readings, And DRLs