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In a message dated 26-Dec-07 18:40:45 Central Standard Time,  
Rgross at harthosp.org writes:

IV  contrast is fine and we use it on every scan.  Just make sure that the  
creatinine is normal, or you just might end up with some element of ATN if you  
are not careful about protecting those beans pre-scan.


Don't forget to make sure that the metformin is stopped for 48 hours  
afterwards...
 
while a moot point in severe trauma patients who may be expected to be  NPO 
for that long, but there are plenty of diabetics out there who might get  
'trauma clearance' scans, where that medication might be a problem.
 
ck
Charles S. Krin, DO FAAFP



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