Tag: Anaphylactoid

Clinical Conundrums: Should I Pretreat Patients with Contrast Allergy Prior to IV Contrast Administration?

by Brendan Freeman DO posted March 12, 2024 No Comments

Bottom Line Up Top: Pretreatment is ineffective and unnecessary as it does not significantly reduce the risk of serious adverse reactions to contrast. Pretreatment should not delay imaging required for definitive diagnosis. Clinical Scenario: A 65 year-old woman presents with …

Allergy and Immunology

Relationship of Radiocontrast, Iodine, and Seafood Allergies

by Salim Rezaie posted February 4, 2014 No Comments

Computed Tomography (CT) scan using radiocontrast is one of the most common imaging modalities used in emergency departments today. Several studies and my own anecdotal experiences indicate that both physicians and patients believe that iodine allergies are linked to seafood …

Allergy and Immunology