The High Risk of Contrast-induced Nephropathy in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Despite Three Different Prophylaxis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Creative Commons License

TÜREDİ S., Erdem E., KARACA Y., TATLI Ö., ŞAHİN A., Turkmen S., ...More

ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.23, no.10, pp.1136-1145, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/acem.13051
  • Journal Name: ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1136-1145
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The objective was to compare the protective effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) plus normal saline (NS), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) plus NS, and NS alone in the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in emergency patients.