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Contrast Media and Contrast ReactionsContrast Media and Contrast Reactions
MichMichèèle A. Brown, M.Dle A. Brown, M.DAssistant Professor of RadiologyAssistant Professor of Radiology
University of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, San Diego
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Malpractice IssuesMalpractice Issues
•Incorrect use of contrast media
•Extravasation (primarily HOCM)
•Failure to use safer imaging option
•SUBSTANDARD TREATMENT OF A CONTRAST REACTION
•Incorrect use of contrast media
•Extravasation (primarily HOCM)
•Failure to use safer imaging option
•SUBSTANDARD TREATMENT OF A CONTRAST REACTION
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Contrast MediaContrast MediaContrast MediaContrast Media
•Iodinated contrast media•HOCM vs LOCM•Precautions & premedications
•Adverse effects•Gadolinium-based contrast media
•Enteric contrast media
•Iodinated contrast media•HOCM vs LOCM•Precautions & premedications
•Adverse effects•Gadolinium-based contrast media
•Enteric contrast media
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Iodinated Contrast: Compounds
Iodinated Contrast: Compounds
•Ionic monomer: Tri-iodinated benzene with 3 simple amide chains. Dissociate in solution.
•Ionic dimer: 2 rings connected by amide chain
•Nonionic monomer: side chains modified with hydroxyl groups.
•Nonionic dimer: contains up to 12 hydroxyl groups
•Ionic monomer: Tri-iodinated benzene with 3 simple amide chains. Dissociate in solution.
•Ionic dimer: 2 rings connected by amide chain
•Nonionic monomer: side chains modified with hydroxyl groups.
•Nonionic dimer: contains up to 12 hydroxyl groups
Nonionic monomer
From R. Older,: internet tutorialFrom R. Older,: internet tutorial
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Iodinated Contrast: PropertiesIodinated Contrast: Properties
Compound [Iodine] mg/mL mOsm/kgIonic
monomerup to 400 1400-2100
Ionic dimer 320 600Nonionic
monoup to 350 600-800
Nonionic dimer
320 290
Human serum: 290 mOsm/kg waterHuman serum: 290 mOsm/kg water
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•Nonionic dimer, iso-osmolar•Less nephrotoxic, fewer
reactions?•NEPHRIC study (NEJM 348:491-499, NEJM 348:491-499,
2003)2003)
• Patients with creatinine 1.5 – 3.5 Patients with creatinine 1.5 – 3.5 mg/dL had angiographymg/dL had angiography• Iohexol: nephropathy in 26%Iohexol: nephropathy in 26%• Iodixanol: nephropathy in 3% Iodixanol: nephropathy in 3%
•Nonionic dimer, iso-osmolar•Less nephrotoxic, fewer
reactions?•NEPHRIC study (NEJM 348:491-499, NEJM 348:491-499,
2003)2003)
• Patients with creatinine 1.5 – 3.5 Patients with creatinine 1.5 – 3.5 mg/dL had angiographymg/dL had angiography• Iohexol: nephropathy in 26%Iohexol: nephropathy in 26%• Iodixanol: nephropathy in 3% Iodixanol: nephropathy in 3%
IodixanolIodixanol
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Incidence of ReactionsIncidence of Reactions
Reaction HOCM LOCMOverall 5-8% 1-2%
H/O Allergy 10% 3-4%Severe .1% .01%Fatal 1/40k-170k 1/200k-300k
Indications for LOCM: previous reaction, asthma, atopy or allergies, cardiac disease, children, patient request, no history, renal insufficiency, extravasation risk, physician discretion
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•Anaphylactoid •Nonanaphylactoid
•Delayed
•Anaphylactoid •Nonanaphylactoid
•Delayed
Types of ReactionsTypes of Reactions
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•Urticaria•Facial/laryngeal edema
•Bronchospasm•Circulatory collapse
•Urticaria•Facial/laryngeal edema
•Bronchospasm•Circulatory collapse
Anaphylactoid ReactionsAnaphylactoid Reactions
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•Nausea/vomiting•Cardiac arrhythmia
•Pulmonary edema
•Seizure•Renal failure
•Nausea/vomiting•Cardiac arrhythmia
•Pulmonary edema
•Seizure•Renal failure
Nonanaphylactoid ReactionsNonanaphylactoid Reactions
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•Fever, chills•Rash, flushing, pruritis
•Arthralgias•Nausea, vomiting•Headache
•Fever, chills•Rash, flushing, pruritis
•Arthralgias•Nausea, vomiting•Headache
Delayed ReactionsDelayed Reactions
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Risk Factors and PrecautionsRisk Factors and Precautions
• Risks• Allergy• Renal failure• Other
• Precautions• Premedication• Hydration• Dose limitation
• Risks• Allergy• Renal failure• Other
• Precautions• Premedication• Hydration• Dose limitation
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Allergic RiskAllergic Risk
•50 mg prednisone PO 13, 7, and 1 hr prior
•50 mg Benadryl PO/IM 1 hour prior
•If urgent: 200mg hydrocortisone IV q 4 hrs•Consider ephedrine (NOT if HTN, angina, arrhythmia)
•At least 6 hours from first dose
•50 mg prednisone PO 13, 7, and 1 hr prior
•50 mg Benadryl PO/IM 1 hour prior
•If urgent: 200mg hydrocortisone IV q 4 hrs•Consider ephedrine (NOT if HTN, angina, arrhythmia)
•At least 6 hours from first dose
Patients with hx of major allergy, asthmaPatients with hx of major allergy, asthma
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Elevated creatinine, especially with diabetes, or paraproteinemia such as myeloma
Elevated creatinine, especially with diabetes, or paraproteinemia such as myeloma
• Hydration• Limit dose• Consider premedication
• Hydration• Limit dose• Consider premedication
Renal RiskRenal Risk
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Risk of lactic acidosis• Discontinue for 48 hrs after
contrast• Check creatinine before
resuming• If Metformin+CRI+IVC LA
Risk of lactic acidosis• Discontinue for 48 hrs after
contrast• Check creatinine before
resuming• If Metformin+CRI+IVC LA
MetforminMetformin
50% mortality50% mortality
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• Angina/CHF with minor exertion
• Aortic stenosis• Primary pulmonary
hypertension• Severe cardiomyopathy
• Angina/CHF with minor exertion
• Aortic stenosis• Primary pulmonary
hypertension• Severe cardiomyopathy
Cardiac RiskCardiac Risk
Limit doseLimit doseLimit doseLimit dose
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• Pregnancy: category B• Breast-feeding: • Pregnancy: category B• Breast-feeding:
• Package insert: may substitute with bottle for 24 hrs, not necessary
• 1% excreted in milk, of which 2% absorbed by baby
• Package insert: may substitute with bottle for 24 hrs, not necessary
• 1% excreted in milk, of which 2% absorbed by baby
Other RisksOther Risks
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Other RisksOther Risks
PheochromocytomaSickle cell diseaseUntreated hyperthyroidMyasthenia gravisInterleukin-2 therapy
PheochromocytomaSickle cell diseaseUntreated hyperthyroidMyasthenia gravisInterleukin-2 therapy
Hypertensive crisis*Sickle cell crisisThyroid stormExacerbation*Delayed reaction
Hypertensive crisis*Sickle cell crisisThyroid stormExacerbation*Delayed reaction
*Doubtful risk with nonionic agents
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Acute ReactionsAcute Reactions
• ALWAYS• ABC’s• Vitals• Physical exam
• OFTEN• Oxygen 10L/min• IV Fluids: NS or
Ringer’s
• ALWAYS• ABC’s• Vitals• Physical exam
• OFTEN• Oxygen 10L/min• IV Fluids: NS or
Ringer’s
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NauseaNausea
• Common with ionics• OBSERVE• Can be a precursor
of more severe reaction
• Common with ionics• OBSERVE• Can be a precursor
of more severe reaction
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UrticariaUrticaria
• OBSERVE• Listen to lungs• Benadryl 25-50mg PO/IM/IV• Zantac 50mg PO or slowly IV• Epi SC (1:1000) .1-.3ml
= .1-.3mg
• OBSERVE• Listen to lungs• Benadryl 25-50mg PO/IM/IV• Zantac 50mg PO or slowly IV• Epi SC (1:1000) .1-.3ml
= .1-.3mg
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Laryngeal EdemaLaryngeal Edema
• EPINEPHRINE IV slow, 1.0ml*• May repeat up to 1mg*
• O2 10L/min via mask*• NO BRONCHDILATORS
• EPINEPHRINE IV slow, 1.0ml*• May repeat up to 1mg*
• O2 10L/min via mask*• NO BRONCHDILATORS
*Consider calling code
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BronchospasmBronchospasm
•O2 10L/min•Monitor: ECG, O2 sat, BP•ALBUTEROL INHALER•Epinephrine SC .1-.3ml*•Epinephrine IV 1.0 ml, may repeat*
•O2 10L/min•Monitor: ECG, O2 sat, BP•ALBUTEROL INHALER•Epinephrine SC .1-.3ml*•Epinephrine IV 1.0 ml, may repeat*
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Bronchospasm on β-Blockers
Bronchospasm on β-Blockers
May get pure alpha response to epi: HTN•ISUPREL INHALER•ISOPROTERENOL IV 1:5000 0.5-1 ml in
10 cc NS•If HTN severe, glucagon 1 mg IM/IV, 1-
2mg•Reverses β blockade•Side effects: nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia
May get pure alpha response to epi: HTN•ISUPREL INHALER•ISOPROTERENOL IV 1:5000 0.5-1 ml in
10 cc NS•If HTN severe, glucagon 1 mg IM/IV, 1-
2mg•Reverses β blockade•Side effects: nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia
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5 5 minmin
Image from R. Older, MD: internet Image from R. Older, MD: internet tutorialtutorial
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Hypotension with Bradycardia (Vagal
Reaction)
Hypotension with Bradycardia (Vagal
Reaction)
•Legs elevated, Monitor vital signs•O2 10L/min•Ringer's lactate or normal saline•ATROPINE .6-1.0mg IV slow,
repeat to .04mg/kg
•Legs elevated, Monitor vital signs•O2 10L/min•Ringer's lactate or normal saline•ATROPINE .6-1.0mg IV slow,
repeat to .04mg/kg
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Hypotension with Tachycardia
Hypotension with Tachycardia
• Legs elevated > 60 degrees, head down
• Monitor ECG, O2 sat, BP• O2 10L/min• Ringer's lactate or normal saline• Epinephrine IV 1.0ml slowly, up
to1mg• DOPAMINE 1600 ug/ml: 2-5
ug/kg/min IV• Consider ICU transfer
• Legs elevated > 60 degrees, head down
• Monitor ECG, O2 sat, BP• O2 10L/min• Ringer's lactate or normal saline• Epinephrine IV 1.0ml slowly, up
to1mg• DOPAMINE 1600 ug/ml: 2-5
ug/kg/min IV• Consider ICU transfer
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Severe HypertensionSevere Hypertension
•Monitor ECG, O2 sat, BP•NITROGLYCERINE 0.4mg SL (x3) or 1" topical 2%
•Sodium nitroprusside, must dilute with D5W
•Transfer to ICU or ED•For pheochromocytoma: PHENTOLAMINE 5mg IV
•Monitor ECG, O2 sat, BP•NITROGLYCERINE 0.4mg SL (x3) or 1" topical 2%
•Sodium nitroprusside, must dilute with D5W
•Transfer to ICU or ED•For pheochromocytoma: PHENTOLAMINE 5mg IV
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Chest PainChest Pain
•ECG•O2 10 L/min•Vitals, physical exam: ?CHF•NITROGLYCERINE, SL•Discuss with primary MD•Transfer to ED/ICU
•ECG•O2 10 L/min•Vitals, physical exam: ?CHF•NITROGLYCERINE, SL•Discuss with primary MD•Transfer to ED/ICU
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Pulmonary EdemaPulmonary Edema
• Elevate torso, rotating turniquets
• O2 6-10L/min• LASIX 40mg IV, slow push • Consider morphine• ICU or ED
• Elevate torso, rotating turniquets
• O2 6-10L/min• LASIX 40mg IV, slow push • Consider morphine• ICU or ED
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Seizures or ConvulsionsSeizures or Convulsions
• O2 10L/min, monitor vitals
• VALIUM 5mg or VERSED 2.5mg IV
• Consider Dilantin 15-18mg/kg at 50mg/min*
• O2 10L/min, monitor vitals
• VALIUM 5mg or VERSED 2.5mg IV
• Consider Dilantin 15-18mg/kg at 50mg/min*
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Severe Anaphylactoid Reaction
Severe Anaphylactoid Reaction
• Epinephrine 1:10,000 1ml IV over 3-5 min
• O2 10L/min• NS or Ringer’s• Benadryl 25-50 mg IV• Hydrocortizone 1g IV push/30 sec
• Epinephrine 1:10,000 1ml IV over 3-5 min
• O2 10L/min• NS or Ringer’s• Benadryl 25-50 mg IV• Hydrocortizone 1g IV push/30 sec
Sx: angioedema, bronchospasm or laryngospasm, hypotension*
Sx: angioedema, bronchospasm or laryngospasm, hypotension*
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Autonomic Dysreflexia (High Cord Injury)
Autonomic Dysreflexia (High Cord Injury)
Irritant below level of injury e.g., overdistension of bowel or bladder
• Vasoconstriction: HTN, pallor, goosebumps, splanchnic vasoconstriction
• Vasodilation (above cord level): headache, congestion, diaphoresis•Decompress viscus (colon or bladder)•Raise head•Lower BP: hydralazine 10 mg IV, repeat
up to 40 mg
Irritant below level of injury e.g., overdistension of bowel or bladder
• Vasoconstriction: HTN, pallor, goosebumps, splanchnic vasoconstriction
• Vasodilation (above cord level): headache, congestion, diaphoresis•Decompress viscus (colon or bladder)•Raise head•Lower BP: hydralazine 10 mg IV, repeat
up to 40 mg
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Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity
Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity
• Due to renal vascular effects and direct toxicity to tubular cells
• Third most common cause of in-hospital renal failure, after hypotension and surgery
• Definition: elevation of creatinine 25% or .5-1.0 mg/dL within 72 hours
• Due to renal vascular effects and direct toxicity to tubular cells
• Third most common cause of in-hospital renal failure, after hypotension and surgery
• Definition: elevation of creatinine 25% or .5-1.0 mg/dL within 72 hours
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• Usually asymptomatic: creatinine peaks 3-5 days, in severe oliguric renal failure: peaks 5-10 days
• Incidence:• 7-8% arterial injections• 2-5% venous injections• ~0% venous injections if no risk
factors
• Usually asymptomatic: creatinine peaks 3-5 days, in severe oliguric renal failure: peaks 5-10 days
• Incidence:• 7-8% arterial injections• 2-5% venous injections• ~0% venous injections if no risk
factors
Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity
Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity
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Nephrotoxicity: Risk FactorsNephrotoxicity: Risk Factors
•Byrd and Sherman, 1979:
•Renal insufficiency (creat>1.5)
•Diabetes•Dehydration•Cardiovascular dz and
diuretics •Age > 70 •Myeloma•Hypertension •Hyperuricemia
•Byrd and Sherman, 1979:
•Renal insufficiency (creat>1.5)
•Diabetes•Dehydration•Cardiovascular dz and
diuretics •Age > 70 •Myeloma•Hypertension •Hyperuricemia
Highest risk (Parfey et al., 1989): RENAL INSUFFICIENCY AND DIABETES
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Creatinine measurement recommended: •Hx of kidney dz•Family hx of kidney failure•IDDM for 2 years•NIDDM for 5 years•Paraproteinemia•Collagen vascular dz•Medications: NSAIDs,aminoglycosides
Creatinine measurement recommended: •Hx of kidney dz•Family hx of kidney failure•IDDM for 2 years•NIDDM for 5 years•Paraproteinemia•Collagen vascular dz•Medications: NSAIDs,aminoglycosides
Nephrotoxicity: Risk FactorsNephrotoxicity: Risk Factors
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Nephrotoxicity: Prevention Nephrotoxicity: Prevention
• HYDRATION100 ml/hr at least 4 hours before and 12 hours after
• Mannitol• Furosemide• Dopamine• Theophylline• ANP
• HYDRATION100 ml/hr at least 4 hours before and 12 hours after
• Mannitol• Furosemide• Dopamine• Theophylline• ANP
disappointing in clinical trials
• FENOLDOPAM: may help; requires infusion, titration
• HEMOFILTRATION: works; expensive, complicated
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• N-Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst): Antioxidant with vasodilatory properties• NEJM 2000;343(3) 180-183: nephrotoxicity
occurred in 9/42 patients receiving placebo and 1/41 patients receiving acetylcysteine after 75 ml iopromide
• For premedication• 600mg PO BID day before and of
study• Alternative: 150mg/kg IV over 30 min
prior to study, then 50mg/kg over 4 hours
Nephrotoxicity: Prevention Nephrotoxicity: Prevention
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N-AcetylcysteineN-Acetylcysteine
• Mobilizes mucus in COPD & cystic fibrosis
• Prevents liver damage after Tylenol overdose
• Protective effects in ARDS • Decreases incidence of cancers in vivo• Inhibits cardiac damage & reperfusion
injury• Blocks HIV virus production • Blocks DNA damage • Shown to reduce toxicity of:
heavy metals, carbon tetrachloride, carbon monoxide, doxorubicin, ifosphamide, valproic acid, E. coli, alcohol…
• Decreases frequency & severity of the flu
• Mobilizes mucus in COPD & cystic fibrosis
• Prevents liver damage after Tylenol overdose
• Protective effects in ARDS • Decreases incidence of cancers in vivo• Inhibits cardiac damage & reperfusion
injury• Blocks HIV virus production • Blocks DNA damage • Shown to reduce toxicity of:
heavy metals, carbon tetrachloride, carbon monoxide, doxorubicin, ifosphamide, valproic acid, E. coli, alcohol…
• Decreases frequency & severity of the flu
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NephrotoxicityNephrotoxicity
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Injection of ContrastInjection of Contrast
• 20g IV recommended for rates of 20g IV recommended for rates of 3 ml/s or higher in large 3 ml/s or higher in large antecubital or forearm veinantecubital or forearm vein
• In hand or wrist, rate no greater In hand or wrist, rate no greater than 1.5 ml per secondthan 1.5 ml per second
• ACR recommends direct ACR recommends direct monitoring for first 15 secondsmonitoring for first 15 seconds
• 20g IV recommended for rates of 20g IV recommended for rates of 3 ml/s or higher in large 3 ml/s or higher in large antecubital or forearm veinantecubital or forearm vein
• In hand or wrist, rate no greater In hand or wrist, rate no greater than 1.5 ml per secondthan 1.5 ml per second
• ACR recommends direct ACR recommends direct monitoring for first 15 secondsmonitoring for first 15 seconds
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Extravasation Extravasation
• At risk: Peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's, XRT, LN dissection, any IV in hand, wrist, foot, ankle, or > 24 hours
• Prevention: good IV access best, extravasation detectors (FP, FN cases)
• Diagnosis: PE, can use scanogram if uncertain, estimate volume
• At risk: Peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's, XRT, LN dissection, any IV in hand, wrist, foot, ankle, or > 24 hours
• Prevention: good IV access best, extravasation detectors (FP, FN cases)
• Diagnosis: PE, can use scanogram if uncertain, estimate volume
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• Therapy: elevation recommended, warm or cold compress, +/- hyaluronidase• warm: speed tissue absorbtion• cold: decrease inflammatory
response
• Surgical consult: • LOCM>100ml AC fossa, >60ml in
hand, wrist, ankle, OR increased swelling over 2 - 4 hours, decreased capillary refill, change in sensation, blistering
• Therapy: elevation recommended, warm or cold compress, +/- hyaluronidase• warm: speed tissue absorbtion• cold: decrease inflammatory
response
• Surgical consult: • LOCM>100ml AC fossa, >60ml in
hand, wrist, ankle, OR increased swelling over 2 - 4 hours, decreased capillary refill, change in sensation, blistering
Extravasation Extravasation
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UCSD Guidelines
<20ml (minor): elevate, observe
>20 ml (major): aspirate, intermittent ice, elevation, consider hyaluronidase (consult plastics prior to using): 50-250 units at extrav site with tuberculin syringe. Add 1ml sterile saline to vial of 150u.
UCSD Guidelines
<20ml (minor): elevate, observe
>20 ml (major): aspirate, intermittent ice, elevation, consider hyaluronidase (consult plastics prior to using): 50-250 units at extrav site with tuberculin syringe. Add 1ml sterile saline to vial of 150u.
Extravasation Extravasation
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>100cc: same
Immediate plastics consult if:blistering altered perfusion pain worse after 2-4 hours change in sensation distally
Radiology faculty must evaluate patient
>100cc: same
Immediate plastics consult if:blistering altered perfusion pain worse after 2-4 hours change in sensation distally
Radiology faculty must evaluate patient
Extravasation Extravasation
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•Explain and reassure patient / family
•Provide detailed patient instructions: what to look for and what to do
•Call patient q 24 hrs until asymptomatic
•If major: call referring MD, plastics if appropriate
•Explain and reassure patient / family
•Provide detailed patient instructions: what to look for and what to do
•Call patient q 24 hrs until asymptomatic
•If major: call referring MD, plastics if appropriate
Extravasation Extravasation
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•Progress note: type, volume, management
•QVR Form: submit to CQI
•Contrast Extravasation Form: submit to Quality Resource Management
•Progress note: type, volume, management
•QVR Form: submit to CQI
•Contrast Extravasation Form: submit to Quality Resource Management
Extravasation Extravasation
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Central Lines Central Lines
•ACR recommends scout or CXR•Test catheter with normal saline•Rates of up to 2.5 ml/s shown safe•Do not power inject a PICC
•ACR recommends scout or CXR•Test catheter with normal saline•Rates of up to 2.5 ml/s shown safe•Do not power inject a PICC
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Air Embolism Air Embolism
• Clinically silent air embolism not uncommon: air bubbles in the thoracic veins, MPA or RV
• Significant air embolism potentially fatal but extremely rare
• Symptoms: air hunger, dyspnea, cough, pulm edema, tachycardia, HTN, wheezing
• Treatment: 100% O2, LLD, hyperbaric O2, CPR if arrest occurs
• Clinically silent air embolism not uncommon: air bubbles in the thoracic veins, MPA or RV
• Significant air embolism potentially fatal but extremely rare
• Symptoms: air hunger, dyspnea, cough, pulm edema, tachycardia, HTN, wheezing
• Treatment: 100% O2, LLD, hyperbaric O2, CPR if arrest occurs
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Other Routes of Administration
Other Routes of Administration
Retrograde urological studies• Ionic is standard• Risks:
• Irritation from contrast (transient) • Other reactions rare• Consider premedication &
noninonic if high risk patient
Retrograde urological studies• Ionic is standard• Risks:
• Irritation from contrast (transient) • Other reactions rare• Consider premedication &
noninonic if high risk patient
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• Myelography• Nonionic FDA-approved for
myelography• DO NOT use ionic:
• Ascending myoclonic spasms, rhabdomyolysis.
• Tx: elevation of the head, remove CSF, anticonvulsants, diuresis, sedation, neuromuscular blockade
• Myelography• Nonionic FDA-approved for
myelography• DO NOT use ionic:
• Ascending myoclonic spasms, rhabdomyolysis.
• Tx: elevation of the head, remove CSF, anticonvulsants, diuresis, sedation, neuromuscular blockade
• Hysterosalpingography• Hysterosalpingography
Other Uses of Iodinated Media
Other Uses of Iodinated Media
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Gadolinium-Based Contrast
Gadolinium-Based Contrast
• Paramagnetic agent
• Decreases T1 relaxation times
• Toxic in free state
• Paramagnetic agent
• Decreases T1 relaxation times
• Toxic in free state
Gadodiamide (Omniscan)
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Excretion• Glomerular filtration 95%• Hepatobiliary excretion 5% • Slower excretion in renal failure
• No nephrotoxicity at approved doses (up to 0.3 mmol/kg)
Excretion• Glomerular filtration 95%• Hepatobiliary excretion 5% • Slower excretion in renal failure
• No nephrotoxicity at approved doses (up to 0.3 mmol/kg)
Gadolinium-Based Contrast
Gadolinium-Based Contrast
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• Pregnancy• Category C; readily crosses
placenta• Breast-feeding
• Effect not known• .011% excreted over 33
hours, .8% absorbed from oral dose
• Stop for 48 hours
• Pregnancy• Category C; readily crosses
placenta• Breast-feeding
• Effect not known• .011% excreted over 33
hours, .8% absorbed from oral dose
• Stop for 48 hours
Gadolinium-Based Contrast
Gadolinium-Based Contrast
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Gadolinium Contrast: ReactionsGadolinium Contrast: Reactions
• Incidence: 1-2.4%, nearly half > 1 hr later
• Most common:• Nausea 25-42%• Warmth/pain 13-27%• Headache 18%• Parasthesias 8-9%• Dizziness 7-8%• Urticaria 3-7% (33% in one study)• Cardiovascular 3.5%• Airway 2.5%
• Anaphylaxis can occur; at least one death reported
• Risk factors: prior reaction to MR contrast or iodinated contrast, allergies, asthma. May premedicate with steroids, occasionally antihistamines
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Feridex Feridex
•Superparamagnetic iron oxide particle •Taken up by reticuloendothelial cells•Used to increase conspicuity of nonhepatocellular lesions•Thick dark fluid diluted and delivered over 30min•Pregnancy category C:
Teratogenic in rabbits at all doses studied (smallest was 6 times human dose)
•Superparamagnetic iron oxide particle •Taken up by reticuloendothelial cells•Used to increase conspicuity of nonhepatocellular lesions•Thick dark fluid diluted and delivered over 30min•Pregnancy category C:
Teratogenic in rabbits at all doses studied (smallest was 6 times human dose)
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Feridex Feridex
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Ultrasound Contrast Agents
Ultrasound Contrast Agents
•IMAGENT: perflexane (stable gas) lipid microspheres• Do not give to patients with cardiac shunts• 14% reported AE (compare to 11% with saline):
headache, nausea most common
•OPTISON: human albumin microspheres with octafluoropropane
• Contraindicated if hypersensitivity to blood products• 17% reported AE: headache, nausea, flushing,
dizziness
•Pregnancy category C•Few SAEs
•IMAGENT: perflexane (stable gas) lipid microspheres• Do not give to patients with cardiac shunts• 14% reported AE (compare to 11% with saline):
headache, nausea most common
•OPTISON: human albumin microspheres with octafluoropropane
• Contraindicated if hypersensitivity to blood products• 17% reported AE: headache, nausea, flushing,
dizziness
•Pregnancy category C•Few SAEs
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Enteric Contrast Enteric Contrast
• Barium sulfates• Better, cheaper than water-soluble
iodinated• Mild reactions 1/100k, severe reactions
1/500k• Complications:
• Exacerbation of pre-existing LBO • Extravasation leads to extensive fibrosis
• Use iodinated if barium contraindicated: • Bowel perforation, fistula, sinus tract• Prior to bowel surgery • Check position of percutaneous bowel catheters
• Barium sulfates• Better, cheaper than water-soluble
iodinated• Mild reactions 1/100k, severe reactions
1/500k• Complications:
• Exacerbation of pre-existing LBO • Extravasation leads to extensive fibrosis
• Use iodinated if barium contraindicated: • Bowel perforation, fistula, sinus tract• Prior to bowel surgery • Check position of percutaneous bowel catheters
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Enteric Contrast Enteric Contrast
• HOCM: 1500 mOsm/kg for 300 mg I/ml• Cx: aspiration pneumonitis,
diarrhea, hypovolemic shock if undiluted in kids
• LOCM: 300-600 mOsm/kg for 300 mg I/ml• Aspiration risk: less pulmonary edema• Infants, children potential bowel
perforation• Small bowel: better opacification, less
dilution• Reactions: rare, same risks factors as IV
• HOCM: 1500 mOsm/kg for 300 mg I/ml• Cx: aspiration pneumonitis,
diarrhea, hypovolemic shock if undiluted in kids
• LOCM: 300-600 mOsm/kg for 300 mg I/ml• Aspiration risk: less pulmonary edema• Infants, children potential bowel
perforation• Small bowel: better opacification, less
dilution• Reactions: rare, same risks factors as IV
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Summary Summary
• Premedicate MAJOR allergies and severe asthma
• Renal risk: HYDRATE, consider Mucomyst
• Urgent high risk cases: IV CORTICOSTEROIDS
• Consider DECREASING DOSE
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• For abd CT in pregnancy, USE IV CONTRAST
• For MR in pregnancy, try NOT to use IV CONTRAST
• For EXTRAVASATION, know institutional protocol
Summary Summary
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• FAMILIARIZE yourself with emergency supplies
• DON’T HESITATE to call a code
Summary Summary
• Be able to RECOGNIZE and treat contrast reactions