Marshall, Gill and Kasap, Chris (2012) Adverse events caused by MRI contrast agents: implications for radiographers who inject. Radiography, 18 (2). pp. 132-136. Full text not available from this repository.
(Contact the author)Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive literature review regarding side effects both minor and major associated with contrast agent injection. This includes a discussion of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), which remains highly topical. Radiographers now commonly are responsible for injection of contrast agent in patients, in keeping with their extended role. Therefore it is incumbent on them to understand the agents they inject, the contra-indications for injection and any potential associated risks, so that they can act and react accordingly in a timely manner. The need for this knowledge was made very evident after the recent death of a patient from anaphylactic shock when there was a delay in mounting the appropriate procedure. This paper represents a synthesis of relevant articles and reflects on the results, before drawing appropriate conclusions particularly those of special relevance to radiographers.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal / Publication Title: | Radiography |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 1078-8174 |
| Departments: | Academic Departments > Medical & Sport Sciences (MSS) > Health and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Insight Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Nov 2010 15:32 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jan 2024 10:47 |
| URI: | https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/490 |
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