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Contrast agents in radiology
VODRÁŽKOVÁ, Veronika
The aim of this bachelor thesis is a summary of all the information about contrast agents and the making of an information leaflet related to contrast substances applied during radiodiagnostic methods. The theoretical part mentions the history of contrast substances and their division. Further, this part mentions the use of contrast substances in radiodiagnostics. Further, their side effects are summed up, as well as the risks carried along their application. Last but not least, prevention and cure of side reactions are mentioned. The data needed for emphasizing the meaning of the information leaflet was obtained from a quantitative research, and it is given in the practical part. The bachelor thesis research question is, "Are patients fully informed about contrast substances?". The answer to the research question is, according to my survey, "No". The statistical research, based on question No. 7 saying "Was the lesson, given to you by the nursing staff, sufficient?" has proven that 23 %, i.e. 10 respondents out of 48 was happy with the education. The rest of 77 % reported that they wanted more information. The result of this bachelor thesis presents the evaluation, the most significant results, and a possible solution to the given issue.
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