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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant concern in trauma patients.
  • The role of iodinated contrast media in AKI development within this population requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between contrast administration and AKI in trauma patients.
  • To identify predictors of AKI in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of trauma patients at a level one trauma center.
  • Stratification based on contrast administration during initial diagnostic workup.
  • Multivariable logistic regression to assess AKI predictors.

Main Results:

  • 551 patients received contrast, 288 did not; 6.9% developed AKI.
  • Contrast-exposed patients had higher injury severity and baseline creatinine.
  • Contrast administration was associated with lower AKI rates (5.6% vs 9.4%).

Conclusions:

  • Intravenous contrast administration was not associated with increased AKI risk in trauma patients.
  • Age, blood transfusions, systolic blood pressure, and creatinine predicted AKI.
  • Contrast use appears safe regarding AKI in this setting.