Your contrast allergy solution…
There are an estimated 80 Million CT scans performed in the
United States every year with approximately half of those
using intravenous (IV) contrast. For those that receive IV
contrast, there is a 1-3% chance of an allergic type
reaction. Of the 30 Million MRIs performed every year in the
US a smaller percentage are performed with contrast
and the rate of allergic type reactions is less than
1%. The majority of contrast reactions will be
mild including temporary rash or hives, but severe
or life threatening reactions do occur.
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends that patients who are at higher
risk for an acute allergic reaction receive a premedication of steroids and an
antihistamine prior to receiving IV contrast to reduce the frequency and/or severity of
reactions. (http://www.acr.org/quality-safety/resources/contrast-manual)
The most common premedication regimen includes:
Prednisone 50 mg by mouth at 13 hours, 7 hours and 1 hour before injection
and
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50 mg by mouth 1 hour before injection
Many patients are frustrated with the complex medication schedule and confusing
instructions. When given an exam time of 9 AM, for example, many patients struggle with
the instructions to start taking prednisone 13 hours before 9AM in this example. In
addition, pharmacies frequently do not carry 50 mg prednisone tablets, and as a result,
patients may have to take a large number of pills, up to a total of thirty 5 mg tablets.
Pharmacies also do not dispense diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), but have patients buy
over the counter (OTC) medication. The instructions specific to the diphenhydramine
(Benadryl®) often do not get conveyed. All of these issues can result in medications not
being taken at the correct time or not at all with serious patient safety implications.
The Contrast Allergy PreMed Pack was developed to solve the above issues by
prepackaging the complete premedication regimen with an adjustable timing
mechanism. The patient selects their Exam Time and the prescribed times to take the
premedication are displayed. With the contrast Allergy PreMed Pack we aim to improve
patient compliance, patient safety and patient satisfaction.
OUR PRODUCT
The Contrast Allergy Premed Pack was
patented by Radiologist Mike Hanley, MD to
solve the common clinical issue of patients
taking their contrast allergy premedication
incorrectly.
The packaging was developed in
partnership with Shertech Laboratories in
Duncan, SC.
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Helping patients take the right medication
at the right time, every time.
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