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MRSO Definitions - GadoliniumContrast Media
Allergic Reaction - Answer A reaction to contrast media in which the body
produces histamines, causing substantial deleterious consequences for the patient.
Anaphylactic Reaction - Answer A strong reaction to contrast medium.
Anthropogenic - Answer The introduction of gadolinium contrast into the drinking
water system by a patient who has received it.
BBB - Answer The brain's capillary barrier that keeps undesired chemicals from
passing.
Blood Pool Contrast - Answer A form of contrast media that binds to blood
proteins, allowing it to remain intravascular for longer periods of time and is used
to scan the vasculature.
Chelate - ANSWER. The process of attaching a metal ion (gadolinium ion) to a
molecule for rapid elimination from the body.
Extracellular Contrast: ANSWER A form of contrast medium that spreads
extracellularly and is used to image the central nervous system.
Gadolinium-Associated Plaque - ANSWER Plaques containing gadolinium that
develop on the patient's skin.
Gadolinium Retention: ANSWER Gadolinium deposits in people with normal
kidney function.
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