ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee
Intravenous contrast medium extravasation: systematic review and updated ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee Guidelines
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Abstract
Guidelines for management and prevention of contrast media extravasation have not been updated recently. In view of emerging research and changing working practices, this review aims to inform update on the current guidelines.
In this paper, we review the literature pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, risk factors and treatments of contrast media extravasation. A suggested protocol and guidelines are recommended based upon the available literature.
