2022-2023 Sessions Faculty: October 3, 2022; November 7, 2022; January 4, 2023
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Residents: TBD
Contact: PGY4 Resident Andrew Williams, MD or PGY3 Resident David Dao, MD to register.
Objectives
- Identify and diagnose the type and severity of an adverse reaction to contrast media.
- Acquire appropriate skills to manage adverse contrast reactions effectively.
- Engage in teamwork and improve on crisis management in the recognition and treatment of adverse contrast reactions.
- Identify potential barriers to efficiently manage a contrast reaction.
Structure of the Course
- Orientation to simulation center and mannequins.
- Simulations with interspersed debriefings.
- Course evaluation.
Resources
The simulation center is located on the 6th floor of Mitchell. Go to the left of the “T” elevators and follow the signs to the center. https://simulation.uchicago.edu/
Attendees are required to attend two lectures prior to the date of the training session. Both lectures cover allergic and physiologic reactions to contrast media, one lecture is provided by Dr. Steven Zangan and the other is provided by Sherida Allen, RN, MSN, CRN
American College of Radiology Manual on Contrast Media
Beyond University of Chicago
- Taught at the 2017, 2018 and 2019 University of Chicago Radiology Review
- Taught at the 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2024 RSNA Refresher Course
- Will be offered at the 2024 RSNA Workshop titled RSNA Hands-On Lab: Contrast Reaction Management (Registration Fee Required) - W1-CMS10
Faculty Advisors
Lydia Chelala, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Carina W. Yang, MD
Faculty Director for Fellowship Accreditation
Associate Professor of Radiology