Iodinated and gadolinium-based contrast media are used on a daily basis in most radiology
practices. These agents often are essential to providing accurate diagnoses, and are nearly …

Radiocontrast media (RCM) are medical drugs used to improve the visibility of internal
organs and structures in X‐ray based imaging techniques. They may have side effects …

Immediate and nonimmediate hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media (ICM)
have been reported to occur in a frequency of about 0.5%‐3% of patients receiving nonionic …

Background: This retrospective cohort study investigated the prevalence of and risk factors
for preoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with a hip fracture and a delay …

At present, iodinated contrast media (ICM) are mostly non-ionic, have low osmolality, and
are safe. Even if adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occur, most are chemo-toxic symptoms and …

Epinephrine is indicated for various medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest and
anaphylaxis, but the dose and route of administration are different for each indication. For …

Iodinated radiocontrast media (RCM) are concentrated solutions of tri-iodinated benzene
derivatives used for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease by enhancement of …

There are not enough data yet about the value of skin tests for the selection of a 'well
tolerated'RCM. Premedication of previous reactors is common among radiologists. However …

The value of contrast agents has for long been documented by their common daily use in
imaging departments worldwide. In principle, they should be injected and leave the body …

Adverse reactions to contrast media, although uncommon, are often high-acuity events and
potentially life-threatening. Nonetheless, these events are treatable, and radiologists may be …