Radiocontrast Media Hypersensitivity Reactions in Children.

Abstract

Hypersensitivity reactions to radiocontrast media seem to be rare in children. Furthermore, the use of radiocontrast media in children remains quite safe in terms of the severity of reactions. Since pediatric guidelines are lacking, the diagnostic workup employed in adults could be adapted to children, taking into account that results have not yet been validated in this age group. Specific protocols for risk stratification and management of severe reactions have been proposed so far.

• Authors: Francesca Saretta, Silvia Caimmi, Francesca Mori, Annamaria Bianchi, Paolo Bottau, Giuseppe Crisafulli, Fabrizio Franceschini, Lucia Liotti, Claudia Paglialunga, Giampaolo Ricci, Carlo Caffarelli
• Journal: Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) (Medicina (Kaunas)) Vol. 58 Issue 4 (Apr 05 2022) ISSN: 1648-9144 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 35454356 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Contrast Media

Topics

• Adult
• Child
• Contrast Media (adverse effects)
• Drug Hypersensitivity (diagnosis, etiology)
• Humans
• Skin Tests