The use of intraosseous needles for injection of contrast media for computed tomographic angiography of the thoracic aorta.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and quality of computed tomographic angiography of the thoracic aorta (CTA-TA) exams performed using intraosseous needle intravenous access (ION-IVA) for contrast media injection (CMI).

Methods

All CTA-TA exams at the study institution performed between 1/1/2013 and 8/14/2015 were reviewed retrospectively to identify those exams which had been performed using ION-IVA (ION-exams). ION-exams were then analyzed to determine aortic attenuation and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Linear regression was used to determine how injection rate and other variables affected image quality for ION-exams. Patient electronic medical records were reviewed to identify any adverse events related to CTA-TA or ION-IVA.

Results

SUBMITTER: Winkler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784769 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May - Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature