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Recent issues in contrast‐induced nephropathy

2011; Wiley; Volume: 18; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1442-2042.2011.02830.x

1442-2042

Kazuhiro Kitajima, Tetsuo Maeda, Sanae Watanabe, Kazuro Sugimura,

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Abstract Contrast‐induced nephropathy (CIN) is a serious complication resulting from the use of iodinated contrast medium (CM) with potentially high morbidity and mortality. Patients with pre‐existing renal insufficiency appear to be at higher risk of CIN. To prevent CIN among patients undergoing contrast‐enhanced computed tomography, every effort is required, including routine identification of at‐risk patients, the use of appropriate hydration regimens, withdrawal of nephrotoxic drugs, selection of low‐osmolality CM or iso‐osmolar CM, and using the minimum volume of CM possible.