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Precaution Essay: Compare And Contrast Dye Bodies

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Contrast dye is a pharmaceutical liquid accentuate specific injuries. The dye can help specific organs, blood vessels and tissue types accurately visual. It is used in xray, fluoroscopy and computed tomography scans. Contrast dye is a solution administrated into a person one of three ways: Intravenously, orally, or rectally. The agent can be injected into a joint space and most commonly is in orthopedics. Barium and iodine is most commonly used agent. It has a relatively harmless interaction with the body. Although it is normally harmless. All things can have a bad reaction though. There are many side effects to using contrast dye. Most are not serious and can be taken care of. It can range from itching and warmth to a life threatening emergency. Radiologist technologist try taking precaution for these situations. We will always have some cases, but our main priority is how can we lower the amount of people who has side effects? The most common side effect people experience is a warming sensation. Sometimes people will have a metallic taste in their mouth. This are normal side effects and will go away on their own in time. No treatment would be needed. Headaches and naseua can occur. The injection sit can burn and/or even itch. “Asthma, history of multiple allergies, and therapy with beta blockers increase the risk of bronchospasm. As soon as a reaction occurs, infusion of the contrast media should be ceased immediately and treatment with antihistamine immediately started.

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