Nephrotoxic action of contrast media
Kleinrok, A.; Kudyk, T.
Przeglad lekarski 62 Suppl. 2: 57-60
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 16623122 Document Number: 594460
Contrast induced nephrotoxity [CIN] is a common form of hospital-acquire renal failure. Prevention can decrease the need for dialysis, morbility, and reduce health care costs. All patiens receiving iodine-contrast medium should be assessed for risk of developing CIN. Prophylaxis can reduce CIN. Patients at risk requiring injection of contrast medium [CM] with important clinical indications should receive a small dose of non-ionic iso-osmolar dimeric or non-ionic low osmolar monomeric CM and hydratation with normal saline before and after exposure. This brings the best protection with the fewest adverse effects.