Technegas Kit

TECHNEGAS, when used with sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m in the Technegas Plus System, provides technetium Tc 99m-labeled carbon inhalation aerosol (Technegas Aerosol), for use in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older for:

• visualization of pulmonary ventilation
• evaluation of pulmonary embolism when paired with perfusion imaging TECHNEGAS, when used with sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m in the Technegas Plus System, provides technetium Tc 99m-labeled carbon inhalation aerosol (Technegas Aerosol), a radioactive diagnostic agent for use in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older for:
• visualizationofpulmonaryventilation
• evaluationofpulmonaryembolismwhenpairedwithperfusion imaging (1)

None. None (4)

Decreased Oxygen Saturation: Monitor oxygen saturation with continuous pulse oximetry. If clinically indicated, allow patients to breathe room air throughout the procedure and consider administration of supplemental oxygen before and at any time during the procedure. (5.1) Radiation Exposure Risk: Ensure safe handling and preparation procedures to protect patients and health care providers from unintentional radiation exposure.

(2.1, 5.2)

5.1Decreased Oxygen Saturation Decrease

in oxygen saturation may occur during or after the inhalation of Technegas Aerosol. Oxygen saturation nadirs as low as 60% have been reported in a published study [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In an efficacy trial, 79% of patients received supplemental oxygen or had the flow of Technegas Aerosol interrupted. Patients with compromised respiratory function may be at increased risk for decreased oxygen saturation. Monitor oxygen saturation with continuous pulse oximetry.

If clinically indicated, allow patients to breathe room air throughout the procedure and consider administration of supplemental oxygen before and at any time during the procedure.

5.2Radiation Exposure Risk Technegas

Aerosol contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling and preparation procedures to protect patients and health care providers from unintentional radiation exposure.