Journal
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
Volume 48, Issue 6, Pages 852-857Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-018-4088-x
Keywords
Children; Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Lumason; Microbubble contrast materials; Optison; Survey; Ultrasound
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Background The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an ultrasound (US) contrast agent for intravenous and intravesical administration in children. Objective Survey the usage, interest in and barriers for contrast-enhanced US among pediatric radiologists. Materials and methods The Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Task Force of the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) surveyed the membership of the SPR in January 2017 regarding their current use and opinions about contrast-enhanced US in pediatrics. Results The majority (51.1%, 166) of the 325 respondents (26.7% of 1,218) practice in either a university-or academic affiliated group. The most widely used US contrast agent was Lumason (R) 52.3% (23/44). While lack of expertise and training were reported barriers, all respondents who are not currently using US contrast agents are considering future use. Conclusion Interest in pediatric contrast US is very high. Education and training are needed to support members who plan to adopt contrast US into practice.
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