CHIPS: Prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy before and after cardiac catheterization.

Contrast-induced nephropathy is the leading cause of acute kidney injury in hospital settings. Practitioners must have a comprehensive understanding of preventive interventions. This article provides a mnemonic NPs can use to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy. The mnemonic, CHIPS, addresses C ontrast minimizations, H emofiltration, I so-osmolar/low osmolar contrast, P harmacologic interventions, and S aline I.V. hydration. Contrast-induced nephropathy is the leading cause of acute kidney injury in hospital settings. Practitioners must have a comprehensive understanding of preventive interventions. This article provides a mnemonic NPs can use to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy. The mnemonic, CHIPS, addresses Contrast minimizations, Hemofiltration, Iso-osmolar/low osmolar contrast, Pharmacologic interventions, and Saline I.V. hydration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]