Use of IV epinephrine for treatment of patients with contrast reactions: lessons learned from a 5-year experience.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to review the use of epinephrine in the management of contrast reactions and to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical indication, side effects and complications, and outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Severe contrast reactions necessitating treatment with epinephrine are rare. The most common clinical indication is laryngeal edema. Cardiovascular side effects of epinephrine occur, but most are self-limited.
Collins
Mark S
MS
Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. collins.mark@mayo.edu
Hunt
Christopher H
CH
Hartman
Robert P
RP
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D003287:Contrast Media; D004837:Epinephrine