Understanding Contrast Media
- 1 September 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Infusion Nursing
- Vol. 27 (5) , 302-312
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00129804-200409000-00004
Abstract
More than 10 million radiologic examinations requiring intravascular injection of iodinated contrast media are performed in the United States each year. Iodinated contrast media are considered to be safe diagnostic drugs, and the incidence of adverse reaction is low. However, as with any drug, the administration of contrast media is not without risk. Nurses involved in patient care should have some understanding of the properties and potential effects of iodinated contrast media.Keywords
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