Hypersensitivity reactions to contrast media: Part 2. Prevention of recurrent hypersensitivity reactions in adults. Updated guidelines by the ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee.

ABSTRACT: Hypersensitivity reactions to contrast media are infrequent and can occur either within the first 60 min following their intravascular administration (immediate reactions) or at a later time point (non-immediate reactions). Most hypersensitivity reactions are mild or moderate, while severe reactions are rare (less than 1 in every 10,000 administrations). After any moderate or severe immediate adverse reaction, serum tryptase must be measured within 1-4 h from the onset of symptoms and at least 24 h after symptoms have disappeared to confirm a hypersensitivity reaction. At least for all moderate-to-severe hypersensitivity reactions, the patient should be referred to a drug allergy specialist for an allergy evaluation with a panel of contrast media, and optionally, all hypersensitivity react

SUBMITTER: van der Molen AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12559128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature