PHYSICIAN’S ORDER SHEET

Iodine allergy: not true allergic reaction; hyperosmolar dye causes degranulation of mast cells/basophils Pretreatment protocol: 40 mg prednisone 24 hrs before then 12 hrs, etc… / H2 blockers (ranitidine), benadryl / avoid contrast dye with renal insufficiency and sickle cell disease / normal maximum dye load would be 2 CT scans within a 24 ... ................
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