Contrast Corner

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UPDATE 1/17/08: Gadolinium Contrast Risk

CT

General IV contrast agent guidelines
Who must have creatine levels prior to iodinated contrast
Conditions which may affect patient's ability to receive iodinated contrast
Metformin Containing Diabetic Medications

Prophylaxis policy for anaphylactic reactions to intravenous contrast

UWHC Prophylaxis policies for contrast-induced nephropathy:
Guidelines for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Adults
Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Orders
Bicarb Protocol

Treatment of nonionic radiographic contrast material extravasation
HFFY – Radiology IV Contrast Extravasation

Drugs for treatment of contrast reaction (adult/ped)

MRI

Information for Referring Physicians regarding gadolinium-enhanced MRI/A and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Gadolinium in Pregnancy

Miscellaneous

Physician's Orders: Beta Block Coronary CT Angiography
Physician's Orders: Nitroglycerin Administration Protocol
Contrast Agents Tutorial   
     link to test on UW Health site (choose 'Radiology - Contrast Media')
UWHC Contrast Media Control Systems
PE studies in pregnant patients