Ethnic variation in fluorescein angiography induced nausea and vomiting

Abstract

Purpose A prospective survey was undertaken to investigate ethnic variations in the frequency of nausea and vomiting after fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA).Method Between May and September 1998, 197 adult patients were recruited to the study.A questionnaire containing closed-ended questions was completed by nurses after each

Fluorescein angiography and adverse drug reactions revisited: the Lions Eye experience

“…30 The incidence of mild adverse reaction is variable, for instance the incidence of nausea ranges between 0.8% 9 and 15%, 31 and vomiting ranges between 1% 32 and 4.2%. 4 Our results are at the low end of this range and consistent with the survey that found that 44% of all respondents estimated a frequency of nausea and vomiting in less than 1% of their patients. 2 Our study has a low rate of moderate adverse reactions compared with the major survey by Yannuzzi et al , 2 but the reason for this is unclear.…”

“…found no statistical difference in frequency of adverse reaction in patients with either normal or slow rate (injection lasting longer than 6 s) of fluorescein injection 3 . Previous FFA may result in higher incidence of adverse reaction in subsequent injection 4,16 . Kwiterovich et al.…”

“…With new therapies for retinal disease, for example photodynamic therapy, the number of fluorescein angiograms performed is increasing. Here multiple FFAs are required, studies have shown that the incidence of adverse reactions is higher in patients with a previous reaction from fluorescein exposure 3,4 . The standard of consent procedure for FFA varies greatly, but it is important that modern standards for full disclosure of the potential risks of the procedure are met.…”

“…Here multiple FFAs are required, studies have shown that the incidence of adverse reactions is higher in patients with a previous reaction from fluorescein exposure. 3,4 The standard of consent procedure for FFA varies greatly, but it is important that modern standards for full disclosure of the potential risks of the procedure are met. With increasing clinical demand, a busy practice and time constraints, it is easy to trivialize the consent procedure or neglect the safety issue and run the risk of inadequate management of severe adverse reactions if they occur.…”

Skin testing and adverse reactions in fluorescein: A prospective study

“…9 In other similar reports the incidence of mild reaction is variable, e.g., the incidence of nausea ranges between 0.8 10 and 15%, 11 and vomiting ranges between 1 12 and 4.2%. 13 In our study the overall rate of adverse reactions was 3.6% with nausea being the prevalent symptom (2.2%). All adverse reactions were mild in severity.…”