M1

Emergency

Prompt identification

- Conducting Risk Assessment - Identifying Risk Factors

- Contrast Reactions - Anaphylaxis - Cardiac Arrest - Choking Incidents - Radiation Overexposure - Power Failure and Equipment Malfunction - Patient Falls and Injuries - Chemical Spills and Exposure - Dealing with Agitated or Violent Patients

• PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES: PROPER PATIENT SCREENING: Thoroughly review patient medical history and allergies before procedures, • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Regularly inspect and maintain imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety. • ADHERENCE TO SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Implementing and enforcing safety guidelines for staff and patients. • AWARENESS AND TRAINING: Educate staff on emergency procedures and conduct regular drills.

• Radiologists: Responsible for interpreting emergency imaging findings and guiding the team. • Radiologic Technologists: Assist with patient care, safety, and positioning during emergencies. • Nurses: Provide medical support and administer emergency medications. • Other Healthcare Providers: Collaborate based on the nature of the emergency anesthesiologists, cardiologists).

CLEAR REPORTING: Establish a standardized reporting mechanism for identifying and reporting emergencies. • CHAIN OF COMMAND: Define a clear chain of command for decision-making during emergencies. • RAPID COMMUNICATION: Use established communication channels to alert the response team promptly.

Contrast media

• MILD REACTIONS: These reactions are common and generally self-limiting, causing minimal discomfort or symptoms, • MODERATE REACTIONS: More pronounced symptoms that may require medical intervention but are not life-threatening. • SEVERE REACTION: Rare, potentially life-threatening reactions that demand immediate medical attention.

• Adrenaline - For allergic reactions • Atropine - anti-arythmatic • Buscopan -For pain reliving • Hydrocortisone - For allergicreactions • Dopamine - to increase blood pressure • Sodium bicarbonate -for electrolyte imbalance • Diazepam - forsedation • Avil - as anti-allergic agent

• Allergies: A history of allergies to medications or contrast agents increases the risk of reactions. • Previous Reactions: Patients who have previously experienced a contrast reaction are more likely to have a recurrence, • Asthma: Patients with asthma have an elevated risk of developing contrast reactions. • Renal Function: Impaired renal function can increase the risk of severe reactions, espocially with certain types of contrast media

Mild Reaction

Moderate Reactions