PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - SCHLECHTER, ROBERT
AU  - BESSERMAN, ABRAHAM
TI  - Is Hypaque Dangerous?
DP  - 1989 Apr 01
TA  - Pediatrics
PG  - 650--650
VI  - 83
IP  - 4
4099  - http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/83/4/650.1.short
4100  - http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/83/4/650.1.full
SO  - Pediatrics1989 Apr 01; 83
AB  - Concerning the use of diatrizoate sodium (Hypaque) in abdominal CT scans described by Kane et al (Pediatrics 1988;82:11-15), we agree that there is certainly much to be gained from CT scanning in blunt abdominal trauma. We question the routine use of diatrizoate sodium in an injured child predisposed to gastric distention and vomiting. This is particularly dangerous when he or she is prone and restrained and close observation at the bedside is not possible. Solid organ injuries are well demonstrated without contrast, and injury to a viscus can be evaluated clinically and by routine roentgenographic procedures.