FATAL REACTIONS TO INTRAVENOUS NONIONIC CONTRAST MATERIAL

被引:21
作者
CURRY, NS
SCHABEL, SI
REIHELD, CT
HENRY, WD
SAVOCA, WJ
机构
[1] Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425
关键词
CONTRAST MEDIA; COMPLICATIONS;
D O I
10.1148/radiology.178.2.1987593
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Three cases of fatality related to the use of low-osmolality contrast material (LOCM) are presented. LOCM definitely reduces unpleasant side effects and serious reactions, but data are currently insufficient to determine whether the death rate is any different from that associated with high-osmolality contrast agents. If the present trend toward universal conversion to LOCM continues, an enormous cost for little, if any, lifesaving benefit may be incurred.
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页码:361 / 362
页数:2
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