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. 1977 Dec;70(12):1440-1.
doi: 10.1097/00007611-197712000-00019.

Severe adverse reactions to contrast media: a simplified means of recognition and treatment

E J Andrews Jr

Severe adverse reactions to contrast media: a simplified means of recognition and treatment

E J Andrews Jr. South Med J. 1977 Dec.

Abstract

Severe adverse reactions to contrast media appear to fail into two major categories: (1) histamine response and (2) vagus response. Treatment of these major reacions is simiplied once the cause is recognized. Pulse rate is a simple means of determining which effect is being observed, and appropriate treatment can be instituted without undue delay.

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