*This information should only serve as a guide, and is not intended to supersede individual departmental policy.
ADULTS
Mild
Elevate Legs
IV fluid rapid infusion 1000 mL
If Severe, add:
Atropine – 0.6 – 1.0 mg slowly.
Can be repeated up to 0.04 mg/kg (2-3 mg in most adults)
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
