Contrast Reaction Readiness for Your Department or Facility

Moderate and severe contrast reactions are rare but can be life threatening. Appropriate contrast reaction management is necessary for the best patient outcome. This review summarizes the types and incidences of adverse events to contrast media, treatment algorithms, and equipment needed to treat common contrast reactions, the current status of contrast reaction management training, and preventative strategies to help mitigate adverse contrast events.

Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - July 14, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Carolyn L. Wang, Erik V. Soloff Source Type: research