IV Contrast Not Associated with Kidney Damage (IMAGE)

American College of Emergency Physicians

IV Contrast Not Associated with Kidney Damage

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A new study in Annals of Emergency Medicine finds no association between intravenous contrast media used in computed tomography (CT) and kidney damage. Roughly 80 million doses of IV contrast media are given every year.

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