Clinical audit report on IV contrast extravasation in CT/MRI patients

Abstract

Background of the study: Clinical auditing is a most important aspect of clinical assessment in direct patient care, equipment, instruments, material, infrastructure, methods, standard, quality, quality assurances etc. Aim of the Audit: prevent IV site inflammation in MRI and CT prescribed patients. Goal : to assess the plain CT therapy IV cannula site Inflammation, To assess the MRI with Contrast patients IV cannula site inflammation. Method of data collection : daily base observation methods . type of audit :Quantity base audit . Result of the Audit: By doing this audit process came to know and understand the IV cannula inflammation site and its significance in radiology investigation . in this audit we came to identified the less than 0.2 % of IV cannula inflammation observed . corrective action :selection of IV site appropriate to radiological investigation prescribed the concern patients. Monitor by using IV cannula checklist (VIP scale ). Preventive Action : selection of cannula appropriate size adjust to the age of patients, IV cannulation done by expert Phlebotomy nursing officer. conclusion : In this audit conclude the IV contrast is a sensitive procedure to the patients. So as a health Care provider care of patients to be observed carefully, selection, insertion IV  cannula , monitor throughout the procedure were essential part of IV contrast procedure .