This alert discusses hypersensitivity reactions after patients were administered contrast agents. Two cases are described where a severe reaction resulted in hypoxic brain damage in one case; in the ...
This safety alert discusses the many patient safety incidents possible using diagnostic radiation. Diagnostic radiation is an effective tool that can save lives. The higher the dose of radiation ...
This alert discusses the patient safety incidents which can occur related to the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce images. ...