title: Adverse reactions to intravenous iodinated contrast media: an update.
abstract: Assessment of patients before intravenous contrast injection can help in detecting predisposing risk factors for adverse reactions to contrast media. Early recognition and treatment of acute adverse reactions can prevent morbidity and mortality (rare).
authors.affiliation: Division of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
authors.forename: Saravanan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Namasivayam
authors.forename: Mannudeep K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.forename: William E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Small
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D017613:Iodine Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D017613:Iodine Compounds