Selective use of low osmolality contrast agents: cost and benefits
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Selective use of low osmolality contrast agents: cost and benefits
Radiol Technol.
1988 Jul-Aug.
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- Radiol Technol 1988 Sep-Oct;60(1):60
Abstract
Recently introduced low osmolality contrasts produce less pain on injection and decrease other adverse side effects of angiography; however, converting completely to these agents is prohibitively expensive. Reserving low osmolality contrasts for high risk patients can provide a marked reduction in the increased cost associated with low osmolality contrasts, while at the same time reducing overall adverse side effects.
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