Contrast induced nephropathy: updated ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee guidelines

Fulvio Stacul, Aart J van der Molen, Peter Reimer, Judith A W Webb, Henrik S Thomsen, Sameh K Morcos, Torsten Almén, Peter Aspelin, Marie-France Bellin, Olivier Clement, Gertraud Heinz-Peer, Contrast Media Safety Committee of European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR)

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    Abstract

    PURPOSE: The Contrast Media Safety Committee (CMSC) of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) has updated its 1999 guidelines on contrast medium-induced nephropathy (CIN). AREAS COVERED: Topics reviewed include the definition of CIN, the choice of contrast medium, the prophylactic measures used to reduce the incidence of CIN, and the management of patients receiving metformin. Key Points • Definition, risk factors and prevention of contrast medium induced nephropathy are reviewed. • CIN risk is lower with intravenous than intra-arterial iodinated contrast medium. • eGFR of 45 ml/min/1.73 m (2) is CIN risk threshold for intravenous contrast medium. • Hydration with either saline or sodium bicarbonate reduces CIN incidence. • Patients with eGFR = 60 ml/min/1.73 m (2) receiving contrast medium can continue metformin normally.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalEuropean Radiology
    Volume21
    Issue number12
    Pages (from-to)2527-41
    Number of pages15
    ISSN0938-7994
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011

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