In the fast-paced world of CT imaging, efficiency and patient satisfaction are paramount. Enterography, in particular, requires precise timing and coordination—and oral contrast agents play a critical role in achieving high-quality diagnostic results. However, the choice of oral contrast can significantly impact departmental throughput, patient compliance, and overall imaging success.
The Role of Oral Contrast Agents in CT Enterography
Neutral contrast agents are essential for distending the small bowel and clearly differentiating bowel loops during CT enterography. Achieving optimal imaging results depends on patient compliance, timely consumption of the contrast, and successful bowel distension.
However, traditional oral contrast preparations often pose challenges, such as the unpleasant taste and texture of traditional oral contrast agents that can deter patients from consuming the required volume, resulting in suboptimal bowel preparation and compromised image quality.
When patients struggle to consume the contrast, it extends preparation times and delays scans, disrupting the department’s schedule. Furthermore, the discomfort caused by side effects like nausea or bloating frequently leads to negative patient feedback and diminished satisfaction.
The Impact on Departmental Throughput
In busy imaging departments, every minute counts. Delays in patient preparation can create a bottleneck effect, pushing schedules behind and increasing patient wait times. When the oral prep is poorly tolerated, technologists often need to intervene, which adds to their workload and detracts from overall efficiency.
Consider the ripple effects of inefficient oral contrast preparation:
- Longer Exam Times: Patients who struggle to consume oral contrast may require additional time, delaying the start of scans and prolonging overall exam times. This reduces the number of patients who can be accommodated within the department’s schedule.
- Bottleneck Effect: A single delayed patient can create a domino effect, pushing back subsequent appointments and causing frustration with scheduling.
- Increased Workload for Technologists: When patients are unable to comply with drinking instructions, technologists must step in, diverting their attention from other critical tasks and increasing stress levels.
- Patient Dissatisfaction: Extended wait times and poor tolerance of traditional oral preps can lead to negative patient experiences, reducing the likelihood of repeat visits or positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Reduced Referrals and Revenue: Inefficient workflows and poor patient experiences can affect the department’s reputation, potentially leading to fewer physician referrals and a decrease in overall revenue.
By utilizing a more palatable oral prep, departments can optimize workflow, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure high-quality imaging results.
Enter Breeza: A Better Oral Contrast Solution
Breeza Flavored Beverage for Neutral Abdominal/Pelvic Imaging is designed to enhance patient compliance and improve the CT imaging process. Here’s how it addresses the common challenges associated with oral contrast agents:
- Improved Patient Compliance - Breeza’s light and palatable flavor helps patients easily consume the required volume of oral contrast, ensuring proper bowel distension and high-quality imaging.
- Streamlined Workflow - With higher patient compliance, the time spent preparing for the scan decreases. Patients complete their contrast consumption on schedule, keeping the department’s workflow on track and allowing technologists to focus on imaging rather than managing patient reluctance.
- Enhanced Patient Experience - Patients report feeling more comfortable and satisfied with Breeza than traditional contrast preparations. A better experience translates to positive feedback and improved patient retention for your imaging center.
- Reduced Technologist Intervention - By minimizing patient struggles with oral contrast, Breeza reduces the need for technologists to step in and assist, freeing them to focus on other critical tasks.
Real Results: Facilities Using Breeza
Healthcare facilities that have integrated Breeza into their CT enterography protocols report measurable improvements in throughput efficiency. Shorter preparation times allow more patients to be scanned per day.
Patient compliance has also significantly increased, resulting in fewer incomplete scans due to insufficient bowel preparation. Additionally, technologist satisfaction has improved as stress and workload are reduced, creating a more positive work environment.
Is Breeza Right for Your Facility?
Switching to Breeza for your CT enterography patients can revolutionize your department’s workflow. Here are a few signs that Breeza could benefit your practice:
- You experience frequent delays due to patient reluctance with oral contrast agents.
- Your technologists spend significant time managing contrast preparation instead of focusing on imaging.
- Patient feedback highlights dissatisfaction with current oral contrast options.
Enhancing departmental throughput and patient satisfaction doesn’t have to be a challenge. With Breeza flavored beverage for Neutral Abdominal/Pelvic Imaging, your imaging team can deliver better results, faster workflows, and a superior patient experience.
Contact your Medical Imaging Account Manager at 1.800.233.5539 or email info@beekley.com to request a sample of Breeza flavored beverage for neutral abdominal imaging and see the difference for yourself.
Megan Sargalski
Marketing Communications Specialist
