Abdominal CT Imaging Applications of Low Kilovoltage Peak Techniques

Practice Management Strategies for Imaging Facilities Facing an Acute Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage

An unanticipated but severe shortage in iodinated contrast media (ICM) is currently affecting imaging practices across the globe and is expected to persist through at least the end of June 2022. This supply shock may lead to healthcare systems experiencing an acute imaging crisis, as many affected facilities have contrast agent supplies that are anticipated to last only a week or two under normal operating conditions. To maximize the opportunity to continue to provide optimal care for patients with emergent or life-threatening imaging indications and thereby minimize the overall impact on patient care, practice leaders will need to quickly assess their contrast material inventories, prioritize examination indications, and reduce their expected short-term usage of ICM. This Clinical Perspective reviews ICM conservation techniques that we have deployed, or are considering deploying, depending on the severity and length of the supply shortage.