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CM Safety
Other reactions to IV contrast administration
Contrast Extravasation
- Most common complication from IV contrast administration
- Produces an acute local inflammatory response that peaks in 24 to 48 hours
- Patients at risk are those who: are non-communicative and/or severely debilitated; have abnormal circulation in the limb to be injected; and have multiple vein punctures.
- For patients at risk, certain injection sites may be more susceptible and should be avoided, such as the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle.
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