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- Protocol for Management of Patients with Iodine Allergy or Known . . .
Recommended Protocol for Management of Patients with Iodine Allergy or Known Allergy to CT IV Radiographic Contrast Media Prior to scheduling the CT study, Requesting Referring Physician consultation with a Radiologist is recommended
- Prophylaxis Policy for Patients Allergic to IV Contrast
Patients with shellfish or povidone-iodine (e g , Betadine®) allergies are at no greater risk from iodinated contrast medium than are patients with other allergies (i e , neither is a significant risk factor)
- PREMEDICATION PROTOCOLS FOR CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION
Methylprednisolone-based: 32 mg methylprednisolone by mouth 12 hours and 2 hours before contrast medium administration In addition, 50 mg diphenhydramine intravenously, intramuscularly, or by mouth 1 hour before contrast medium administration
- Iodine Allergy Protocols for Contrast
See attachment for U of Iowa protocol to address allergy to radio-iodine: Radiology Comprehensive Contrast Policy U of Iowa 2013 (current guideline, based on the ACR Manual on Contrast Media 2012)
- Protocol for Patients Receiving Pre-medication for Iodinated IV contrast
Protocol for Patients Receiving Pre-medication for Iodinated IV contrast If a patient is allergic to iodinated contrast material, the patient should be pre-medicated Please refer to the following instructions
- Intravenous CT X-ray Contrast Guidelines - UCSF Radiology
Patients receiving IV iodinated contrast media prior to CT or X-rays may require considerations for medical conditions and to prevent allergic reactions
- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DEPARTMENT PATIENT EDUCATION FOR DIABETICS
– Diagnostic Imaging Department Recommended Adult Prophylaxis Regimen for Iodinated Contrast Hypersensitivity reactions to IV contrast (i e CT scan dye) are allergic-like reactions Premedication does not prevent all reactions; however, one of the following protocols can be used for at-risk patients in order to mitigate the likelihood of an allergic-like reaction
- Management and Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to . . .
Documentation of iodinated contrast media (ICM) hypersensitivity reactions, including symptoms and the specific inciting agent in the electronic medical record, is recommended to optimize future ICM reaction management
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