title: Economic impact of low-osmolality contrast agents on radiology procedures and departments.
abstract: The financial impact at one institution of the use of low-osmolality contrast agents was analyzed. The impact is major, and several proposals for action are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011859:Radiography / Q000191:economics*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media