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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for Allergic reaction
  1. MR Angiography (MRA) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... for MRA is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than the contrast material used for computed tomography ( ... used. Gadolinium is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than the iodinated contrast material used in CT ...
  2. Direct Arthrography Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... less likely to cause side effects or an allergic reaction. Tell the radiologist if you have any serious ... that patients experience hives, itchy eyes, or other allergic reactions to the contrast material. If you have allergic ...
  3. ... insect venom can be life-threatening. A systemic allergic reaction (also called anaphylaxis) can occur in some people. ... fire ants (RIFA) are known to cause severe allergic reactions in their habitat in the southeastern U.S. and ...
  4. Chest MRI Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... after appropriate pre-medication. For more information on allergic reactions to gadolinium contrast, please consult the ACR Manual ... that patients experience hives, itchy eyes, or other allergic reactions to the contrast material. If you have allergic ...
  5. Body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... allergic to iodine contrast. For more information on allergic reactions to gadolinium contrast, please consult the ACR Manual ... that patients experience hives, itchy eyes, or other allergic reactions to the contrast material. If you have allergic ...
  6. Uterine Fibroid Treatment Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... its oxygen supply. Occasionally, patients may have an allergic reaction to the x-ray contrast material used during ... a nurse during the procedure, so that any allergic reaction can be detected immediately and addressed. Approximately two ...
  7. CT Angiography (CTA) Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... CTA exam to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable ... a steroid) to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. To avoid unnecessary delays, contact your doctor well ...
  8. Brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... use gadolinium contrast in patients who have had allergic reactions to iodine contrast. Tell the technologist if you ... that patients experience hives, itchy eyes, or other allergic reactions to the contrast material. If you have allergic ...
  9. Catheter Angiography Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... before catheter angiography to lessen the risk of allergic reaction. Another option is to undergo a different exam ... Media and its references. The risk of serious allergic reaction to contrast materials that contain iodine is extremely ...
  10. Computed Tomography (CT) -- Sinuses Video (Radiological Society of North America) (American College of Radiology)  
    ... prescribe medications to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. These medications must be taken 12 hours prior ... a steroid) to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. To avoid unnecessary delays, contact your doctor well ...
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