1) Understand the current thinking regarding risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury from intravenously administered iodinated contrast media. 2) Learn the recent updates to the American College of Radiology's Manual on Contrast Media. 3) Remember the correct dose of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Recent changes to the ACR Manual on Contrast Media will be reviewed, with an emphasis on contrast-induced acute kidney injury. Other topics, including gadolinium-based contrast media-related complications, external warming of iodinated contrast media, and management of acute contrast reactions will be reviewed.
Davenport, M,
Intravenous Contrast Media. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000966.html
