BAT

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In a message dated 12/27/2007 1:40:42 A.M. W. Europe Standard Time,  
Rgross at harthosp.org writes:

IV  contrast is fine and we use it on every scan.  Just make sure that the  
creatinine is normal, or you just might end up with some element of ATN if you  
are not careful about protecting those beans pre-scan.

Have a safe and  healthy New Year,
Ron



ron
creatinine is not an adequate assessment of renal function prior to  
iodinated contrast media. we now use estimated GFR by MDRD methodology. contrast  is 
safe if eGFR is >60
 
sal



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