Probable parenteral and oral contrast-induced Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis: A case report

We report a case of contrast-inducted Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). The patient had received parenteral iopamidol and oral iohexol five days prior. The patient's chief complaint at the Emergency Department (ED) presentation was shortness of breath and blisters throughout body. Upon arrival, the patient was awake, alert, and oriented with a blood pressure (BP) of 166/68, heart rate (HR) of 117 beats per minute, respiratory rate (RR) of 22 breaths per minute and oxygen saturation of 94% on room air.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research