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Intravenous contrast medium extravasation guidelines – Full Text

"Guidelines for management and prevention of contrast media extravasation have not been updated recently. In view of emerging research and changing working practices, this review aims to inform update on the current guidelines" Roditi et al (2022).

"Guidelines for management and prevention of contrast media extravasation have not been updated recently. In view of emerging research and changing working practices, this review aims to inform update on the current guidelines" Roditi et al (2022).

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Intravenous contrast medium extravasation guidelines

Abstract:

Need for a review: Guidelines for management and prevention of contrast media extravasation have not been updated recently. In view of emerging research and changing working practices, this review aims to inform update on the current guidelines.

Areas covered: In this paper, we review the literature pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, risk factors and treatments of contrast media extravasation. A suggested protocol and guidelines are recommended based upon the available literature.

Key points:

  • Risk of extravasation is dependent on scanning technique and patient risk factors.
  • Diagnosis is mostly clinical, and outcomes are mostly favourable.
  • Referral to surgery should be based on clinical severity rather than extravasated volume.
    • Reference:

    Roditi G, Khan N, van der Molen AJ, Bellin MF, Bertolotto M, Brismar T, Correas JM, Dekkers IA, Geenen RWF, Heinz-Peer G, Mahnken AH, Quattrocchi CC, Radbruch A, Reimer P, Romanini L, Stacul F, Thomsen HS, Clément O. Intravenous contrast medium extravasation: systematic review and updated ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee Guidelines. Eur Radiol. 2022 Feb 17. doi: 10.1007/s00330-021-08433-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35175378.

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