title: Recognition and management of contrast media extravasation.
abstract: Intravenous contrast agents are frequent adjuncts used in diagnostic imaging. Despite the well-recognized complications of contrast media extravasation, its treatment remains an enigma to many. This article reviews the recognition, prevention and treatment options, with a summary of the contrast media extravasation policy implemented in our department.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. wynnesum@hotmail.com
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sum
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Ridley
mesh_terms: D016907:Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009517:New South Wales / Q000453:epidemiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors