The evidence for acetylcysteine administration is unclear. A RCIN consensus working group reported in the American Journal of Cardiology in September 2006 that "N-acetylcysteine is not consistently effective in reducing the risk for contrast-induced nephropathy". The perception of a benefit from acetylcysteine administration that is unproven has disadvantages as some clinicians report giving larger amounts of radio-contrast to patients who have received acetylcysteine since they believe that it prevents RCIN. There is a need to determine how acetylcysteine might prevent RCIN and to identify the appropriate dose and route of administration.