Contrast Agent-associated Nephrotoxicity in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Summary

The use of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid reduce the incidence of radiographic contrast agent induced reduction in renal function in Intensive Care Unit patients.

Timeline

Start

2009-01

Primary completion

2010-01

Completion

2010-06

Publications

• Palli E, Makris D, Papanikolaou J, Garoufalis G, Tsilioni I, Zygoulis P, Zakynthinos E. The impact of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid in contrast-induced nephropathy in critical care patients: an open-label randomized controlled study. Crit Care. 2017 Oct 31;21(1):269. doi: 10.1186/s13054-017-1862-3.

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