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extravasation_policy [2010/07/02 00:48]
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extravasation_policy [2010/07/02 00:49]
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   - The referring physician should be notified.   - The referring physician should be notified.
   - In the event the exam has to be rescheduled due to patient characteristics,​ the radiologist will make note of the reasons in the report.   - In the event the exam has to be rescheduled due to patient characteristics,​ the radiologist will make note of the reasons in the report.
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 ===== 8) Before departing the Department of Radiology ===== ===== 8) Before departing the Department of Radiology =====
-, the patient will be given a ‘Contrast Material Extravasation Information’ card (completed by either the CT Technologist or the Radiologist) explaining the significance of a contrast material extravasation experience. A contact phone number will be provided to the patient so he/she can contact a nurse should concerning symptoms develop.+The patient will be given a ‘Contrast Material Extravasation Information’ card (completed by either the CT Technologist or the Radiologist) explaining the significance of a contrast material extravasation experience. A contact phone number will be provided to the patient so he/she can contact a nurse should concerning symptoms develop.
   - In the event the exam has to be rescheduled due to patient characteristics,​ the Radiologist will make note of the reasons in the report.   - In the event the exam has to be rescheduled due to patient characteristics,​ the Radiologist will make note of the reasons in the report.
   - The exam will be ended using a ‘reduced services’ modifier.   - The exam will be ended using a ‘reduced services’ modifier.
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