Health Condition 1: null- patients undergoing contrastâ??enhanced computed tomographic (CT) examinations
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Tata Memorial Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Non consecutive contrastâ??enhanced computed tomographic (CT) examinations performed for diagnostic purpose in patients (exceptions mentioned in exclusion criteria) in TMH during the study period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Examinations in patients with known allergic reactions to intravenous contrast agents during prior scan. Examinations in patients with presence of a peripherally inserted central catheter or central venous line.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine effect of maintenance of extrinsic warm chain using external warmer for LOCM to 37°C prior to intravenous administration affects extravasation and allergic like reaction rates.Timepoint: At the end of the CT Scan done | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the effect of extrinsic contrast media warming on patient comfort or physiologic adverse events (e.g., nausea, vomiting, sensation of warmthTimepoint: At the end of the CT Scan done | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Auurag Gupta
Tata Memorial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed