Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Contrast:
None
Technique:
Contraindications to steroid premedication
History of active tuberculosis, systemic fungal infection, peptic
ulcer disease or diverticulitis within the last year
Adults
1. If you have sufficient time before the exam:
Prednisone 10 mg po tid x 3 days
Benadryl 50 mg IM x 1 < 1 hr before exam (just before exam)
2. If you don't have sufficient time before the exam:
Prednisone 40 mg po 12 hr before exam and then again 2 hr po before
study
Benadryl 50 mg IM x 1 < 1 hr before exam (just before exam)
Children
Prednisone dosage is 1 mg/kg with same frequency as above
Benadryl dosage is 1.5 mg/kg IM < 1 hr before exam (just before
exam)
Views to Take:
Not applicable
References:
See References Chapter.
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