The premier resource for using contrast media in imaging has been updated. Version 2020 of the acr manual on contrast media was published in january 2020 as a webbased product. The jacr and acr bulletin provide topics relevant to the practice of radiology and information about the colleges services and members. The american college of radiology, with more than 30,000 members, is the principal organization of radiologists, radiation oncologists, and clinical. In all such patients, attention should be paid to limiting the volume and osmolality of the contrast media. Contrast reaction card now available for download below.
Margaret wyatt and other supporting members of the acr staff. Hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media. Content changes may take place as a result of changes in technology, clinical treatment, or other evidence ba sed decisions from the contrast committee. The final version of the guideline was offered for authorization to the involved. This manual was developed by the acr committee on drugs and contrast media of the acr commission. Oral and other nonintravascular contrast media administration.
It is being published as a webbased document only so it can be updated as frequently as needed. Adverse reactions to intravascularly administered contrast media. Serious acute contrast reactions are rare and have historically occurred in approximately 1 or 2 per 10,000 0. Contrast agents and observing patient safety programs in. Manual on contrast media version 7, 2010 patient selection 1. Acr manual on contrast media version 9, 20 table of contents i acr manual on contrast media version 9 20 acr committee on drugs and contrast media.
The page you bookmarked will be added to the my reading list feed on my acr. Version 2020 of the acr manual on contrast media was published in. Acr manual on contrast media version 8, 2012 injection of contrast media injection of contrast media acr manual on contrast media version 8, 2012 injection of contrast media 15. Comparison of the safety of seven iodinated contrast media. The incidence of these aes has decreased considerably with the change of usage from highosmolar contrast media hocm to lowosmolar contrast media locm. Acr manual on contrast media version 8, 2012 adverse events of iodinated contrast media 23. Acrspr practice parameter for the use of intravascular.
Contrast agents are indispensable in the practice of radiology. Family history and previous individual history of hypersensitivity reaction to iodinated contrast media were risk factors for new hypersensitivity occurrence. Acr manual on contrast media version 9, 20 preface 3 preface this ninth edition of the acr manual on contrast media replaces all earlier editions. The physician should also be familiar with patient preparation for the. Acr manual on contrast media american college of radiology.