Dear Dr. Hale,
I am hoping to compile guidelines for radiocontrast agents for our hospital. We just had a mother
told by the radiologist she must pump and discard for 48 hours after receiving Iopamidol. I have your
'Recommendations for Radiocontrast Agents | InfantRisk Center Source: infantrisk.com ' and I also talked to Colleen today at infantrisk, and I have also read your forums about cessation of breastfeeding for 4-5 hours-(depending on the half-life), then pumping and discarding once.
My question is that the ACR says these agents are safe to continue breastfeeding, but then ACR goes on to say that if the mother is concerned she can pump and discard for 24 hours. Is there any reference I can use to cite your 2 half-lives guideline?
Thank you.
I am hoping to compile guidelines for radiocontrast agents for our hospital. We just had a mother
told by the radiologist she must pump and discard for 48 hours after receiving Iopamidol. I have your
'Recommendations for Radiocontrast Agents | InfantRisk Center Source: infantrisk.com ' and I also talked to Colleen today at infantrisk, and I have also read your forums about cessation of breastfeeding for 4-5 hours-(depending on the half-life), then pumping and discarding once.
My question is that the ACR says these agents are safe to continue breastfeeding, but then ACR goes on to say that if the mother is concerned she can pump and discard for 24 hours. Is there any reference I can use to cite your 2 half-lives guideline?
Thank you.
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