Canadian Association of Radiologists Guidance on Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury.

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Purpose

Iodinated contrast media is one of the most frequently administered pharmaceuticals. In Canada, over 5.4 million computed tomography (CT) examinations were performed in 2019, of which 50% were contrast enhanced. Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring after iodinated contrast administration was historically considered a common iatrogenic complication which was managed by screening patients, prophylactic strategies, and follow-up evaluation of renal function. The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) initially published guidelines on the prevention of contrast induced nephropathy in 2007, with an update in 2012. However, new developments in the field have led to the availability of safer contrast agents and changes in clinical practice, prompting a complete revision of the

SUBMITTER: Macdonald DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9134018 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature