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Interprofessional Management of Contrast-Induced Complications: A Narrative Review from Radiology to the Ward

https://doi.org/10.64483/202412646
Hani Abdulaziz Aleudwan Alzabn
Mutaiib Bin Abdulaziz Hospital,Ministry Of Health, Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Hassan Mobarki
Health Center, Jazan,Ministry Of Health, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Abdulrahman F Alkhalifah
Branch of the Ministry of Health in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia
Adel Mamdouh Hatab Alali
Branch of the Ministry of Health in Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaidari
Hawtat Sudair Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Bander Yassin Qahl
Al-Tawal General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Saliha Qasem Abutaleb Masmali
King Fahd Central Hospital in Jazan,Ministry Of Health, Saudi Arabia
Sabeal Heaa Sabeal Al Harby
Al Asiyah General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Mohammed Faleh Al Balawi
King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Tabuk, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Tahani Ahmed Marey
Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital, Jazan, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Saad Qublan Khalaf Alsharari
Al-Qurayyat General Hospital, Al-Qurayyat, Al-Jawf Health Cluster, Ministry Of Health, Saudi Arabia
Nadia Helal Almutairi
King Salman Hospital – Riyadh, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Corresponding Author(s) : Hani Abdulaziz Aleudwan Alzabn

haalzain@moh.gov.sa

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

Abstract

Background: The administration of iodinated contrast media (ICM) is fundamental to diagnostic and interventional radiology but carries risks, notably contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs). These complications span the care continuum, demanding coordinated efforts beyond radiology. Aim: This narrative review synthesizes evidence on interprofessional, systematic approaches to preventing and managing ICM-related complications, emphasizing roles across radiology, nursing, pharmacy, and health administration. Methods: A comprehensive literature search (2010-2024) was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus. Included studies and guidelines were analyzed thematically to map evidence-based strategies across pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural phases. Results: Effective management is inherently collaborative. Key strategies include: risk stratification protocols; nurse-led pre-procedure hydration and screening; pharmacist-driven medication reconciliation; radiologist selection of low-osmolality/isosmolar agents; and standardized post-procedure monitoring coordinated by nursing with pharmacy and administrative support. System-level coordination, driven by health administration via clinical pathways and audit, is critical for adherence and outcomes. Conclusion: A siloed approach increases complication risks. An integrated interprofessional model, supported by standardized protocols and clear role delineation, significantly enhances patient safety and clinical outcomes across the care pathway.

Keywords

contrast-induced nephropathy, hypersensitivity reactions, interprofessional collaboration, patient safety, care coordination.
Alzabn, H. A. A., Fatimah Hassan Mobarki, Mohammed Abdulrahman F Alkhalifah, Adel Mamdouh Hatab Alali, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaidari, Bander Yassin Qahl, … Nadia Helal Almutairi. (2024). Interprofessional Management of Contrast-Induced Complications: A Narrative Review from Radiology to the Ward. Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 1(2), 2320–2326. https://doi.org/10.64483/202412646
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