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Expert Opinions on Contrast Dose Management and the Radiology Information Flow

			Using radiology informatics to facilitate clinical and administrative decision making with Lee Mitsumori, MD University of Washington Medical Center Learn how automated CT contrast information is being used to modify contrast administration protocols, monitor scan quality and model costs. Review applications used at the University of Washington.




			Patient-Centric Radiology with Joanne Hoener, RT (R) (MR), Clinical Science Specialist, MEDRAD Radiology Review imaging techniques and their complex impact on the delivery of IV contrast media in CT imaging today. Participate in an introduction to quantitative imaging principles in the matrix-driven radiology environment.




			Advanced Applications in Personalized Contrast Administration with John Kalafut, PhD, Director of Informatics Research and Strategy, MEDRAD Innovations Examine the principles of contrast enhancement at CT angiography and parenchymal imaging, and the limitations of static, non-adapted MSCT protocoling. Analyze clinical experience and methods in practical applications for individualizing contrast delivery at the point-of-care using commercial software.




			Automating the CT Information Workflow – experience and applications with Mike Farrell, Strategic Marketing Director, MEDRAD Radiology Analyze new methods for gaining actionable insight through automated CT contrast-injection documentation. Learn through first-hand experiences in information workflow automation to drive continuous improvement in quality, patient care and productivity.




			A Physician's Perspective: Understanding site-specific impact of sub-diagnostic exams with Lisa A. Laurent, MD, RPVI Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Analyze the impact of sub-diagnostic PE studies and review flow-rate limiting issues as a function of catheter restrictions. Learn how Advocate Lutheran General Hospital relies on point-of-care informatics tools to personalize and automatically document IV contrast injection –and drive improvements through benchmarking and root-cause analysis.



			Dr. Harold Litt presents: New Opportunity in the Radiology Information Flow Case presentation and the questions raised Answering the diagnostic and administrative needs The imaging information flow, and risk of errors/inconsistency Automating data capture direct from the injector, and integrating EMRs Future opportunities for greater integration

			Dr. Bill Shuman and Dr. Lee Mitsumori, University of Washington discuss: Challenges/constraints in dose management today: Standardizing quality electronic documentation Better informed diagnostic decisions Improving quality and efficiency Data-driven financial planning

			Incorporating advanced exam information into patient records Applied Radiology Webinar: Dr. Ben Yeh offers an overview in this on-demand webinar, hosted by Applied Radiology and moderated by Track Leader for Applied Radiology’s informatics expert-series webinar, Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, UPMC.