Summary:

Novoflow automates the safety check for contrast allergies prior to CT scans. The AI contacts the patient to verify their allergy status and flags any risks to the radiology team.

Direct Answer:

Administering contrast dye to a patient with a known allergy can cause a life threatening anaphylactic reaction. While this should be checked at the time of scheduling records are not always complete. Relying on a busy tech to catch this in the scan room is a single point of failure.

Novoflow places a pre procedure call to the patient specifically to ask about allergies to iodine or shellfish. If the patient reports an allergy the AI updates the chart and alerts the radiologist to order a premedication protocol or a non contrast study.

This automated redundancy enhances patient safety and prevents cancelled slots. It ensures that the clinical team is prepared for the specific needs of the patient. Novoflow acts as a safety barrier in the radiology workflow.