Authors: Ana Maria Gaca Catherine B Lerner Donald P Frush
Publish Date: 2008/09/23
Volume: 38, Issue: 4, Pages: 714-
Abstract
Studies have shown that lifethreatening contrast agent reactions in adults are very rare and even less common in children The rarity of severe allergic reactions to contrast material challenges educators to achieve radiology resident competency in this setting However using a simulated anaphylactic contrast reaction paradigm we have drawn two conclusions 1 Residents are insufficiently prepared to recognize and manage these lifethreatening events and 2 with an interactive computerbased tool we can significantly improve resident performance in these situations Simulation is a growing tool in medicine and allows standardized resident exposure to uncommon events in a setting that is conducive to resident education without fear of repercussions see Ruddy and Patterson in this issue of Pediatric Radiology More important simulation provides a cornerstone in patient safety resident education without putting patients at riskDrs Gaca and Lerner have no relevant financial relationships or potential conflicts of interest related to the material presented Dr Frush has disclosed the following relevant financial relationship or potential conflict of interest GE Healthcare Grant Support Principal Investigator
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