Question

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Answer 1

The Radiopague Contract Media plays a significant role in the department of CT,MRI,X ray,Angiography, etc for diagnostic purposes. The patient who is allergic to iodine can be opted for the following ROCM

• Barium sulphate contrast especially if the imaging is in the abdomen part
• Double contrast method where air and the barium is used as a ROCM for the patient
• Carbon dioxide is one of the better choice for allergic patient, here the risk of allergy is less compared to others.