Feb 12, 2025 · Contrast media extravasation refers to the leakage of intravenously administered contrast media from the normal intravascular compartment into surrounding soft tissues.

Oct 27, 2017 · Contrast extravasation, also known as contrast infiltration, refers to the unintentional leakage of intravenously injected contrast media from a vein into the surrounding …

Treat extravasation injury: There is no clear consensus on best treatment, but the following are generally recommended: Elevate the affected extremity above the level of the heart. This …

Treatment requires immediate discontinuation of the infusion, aspiration of contrast if possible, conser-vative measures such as limb elevation and cooling compresses, and injection of …

Jul 20, 2021 · If notifying Plastic Surgery, consider ordering MRI of the affected area and if MRI is contraindicated, order CT scan with and without contrast; preferably prior to notifying Plastic …

Extravasation/Infiltration Management Chart - Johns Hopkins University ... VinCRIStine*

There is no consistent evidence that the effects of an extravasation can be mitigated effectively by trying to aspirate the extravasated contrast medium through an inserted needle or …

This leaflet contains further information on what you should do if the contrast injection that you were given for your MRI or CT scan has leaked out under your skin (extravasation).

(a) Extravasation of intravenously injected contrast material. Coronal reformatted CT depicts extravasated contrast in the upper extremity soft tissues.

Sep 23, 2025 · Contrast administration for imaging is associated with a low rate of adverse reactions. Most are mild and self-limited. However, a small proportion of reactions do require …