Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine in Preventing Contrast Induced Nephropathy

Contrast nephropathy may occur after using intravenous contrast media and may result in acute renal failure. Contrast nephropathy usually reversible but in some cases it can be permanent. This situation increase the time of hospitalization and mortality of the patients. Although the only proved prevention from contrast nephropathy method is hydration, infusion of dexmedetomidine may keep the renal functions.