Checklist for a Precontrast History
1.History of kidney disease or kidney failure? Check inpatient charts for BUN and creatinine levels.
2.History of diabetes? If yes, check for a metformin medication.
3.History of heart disease or hypertension? Check current blood pressure.
4.Iodine contrast studies within the past 48 hours? If yes, check to determine when, which agent, concentration and dose. Provide this information to radiologist.
5.Any history of allergy?
6.Any history of asthma?
7.Previous allergic reaction to contrast medium? If yes, what agent and what reaction?
8.Current medications? Note particularly any beta-blockers, antihypertensive medications or metformin products.