Hives

*This information should only serve as a guide, and is not intended to supersede individual departmental policy.

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ADULTS

No treatment often needed, but may consider:

Diphenhydramine – 25-50 mg PO, IM, or IV

PEDIATRICS

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References

  • ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media. (2018). ACR Manual on Contrast Media. Version 10.3.
  • Coley B. (2018). Caffey’s Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging: 13th Edition.
  • https://reference.medscape.com
  • Dillman J, Trout A, Davenport M. Allergic-like Contrast Media Reaction Management in Children. Pediatric Radiology. 21 September 2018