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Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly; a Mini-Review on Nursing Prospectives Publisher



Dehkordi AH1 ; Mirfendereski S2 ; Taheri A3
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  1. 1. Social Determinants of Health, Research Center, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Radiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Radiology, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

Source: Journal of Renal Injury Prevention Published:2021


Abstract

Contrast medium is used daily for accurate and effective diagnostic procedures. They are often necessary to provide an exact diagnosis and are almost safe and effective when used correctly. However contrast media can sometimes be life-threatening especially in elderly, since the elderly suffer from several problems. Aging is frequently accompanied by chronic diseases like chronic renal failure, comorbidity, frailty and disability. Therefore, it is important to know how reactions to contrast agents manifest and how to manage them immediately. Decreased kidney functions are sometimes seen after intravenous contrast media injection therefore radiologists should monitor all stages of the contrast injection. Accordingly, the medical team should have information on the complications, prevention and care of the patients under contrast media. © 2021. Journal of Renal Injury Prevention. All Rights Reserved
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