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.
MeSH terms
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Anaphylaxis / chemically induced
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Contrast Media / administration & dosage
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Contrast Media / adverse effects*
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Contrast Media / pharmacology
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Diagnostic Imaging / adverse effects
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods
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Diagnostic Imaging / nursing
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Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
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Drug Interactions
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Humans
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Iodine Compounds / adverse effects*
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Iodine Compounds / chemistry
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Iodine Compounds / pharmacology
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Kidney Diseases / chemically induced
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Kidney Diseases / prevention & control
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Molecular Structure
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Nurse's Role
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Osmolar Concentration
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Risk Factors
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Viscosity
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Iodine Compounds