CT Contrast Enhancement in Infants : Observation of the Drug Application and Experience of Nursing
- VernacularTitle:婴幼儿CT增强扫描药物应用及观察
- Author:
Yuanfang ZHANG
;
Guorui LIU
;
Wenhui FANG
;
Yuelin GUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
infant;
enhancement;
Ultravist;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss drug application and nursing experience during CT contrast enhancement in infants.Methods CT contrast enhancement with Ultravist,one of the non-ionic contrast media,was performed on 202 infants.Before examination,all the infants were calmed with Diazepam or Chloral Hydrate(10% in concentration).The doses of the drugs were determined by the weight of these infants.Results Non-ionic contrast media was not absolutely safe and a few infants had side effects.Only 7 infants had positive allergic tests.The results of CT contrast enhancement on 202 infants were satisfied.Conclusion During CT enhancement,appropriate use of contrast media and sedatives as well as proper nursing according to the infants’ age will get a better result.
