flˈʌʃɪŋ kæn ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈɪŋkɹiːs haɪdɹˈeɪʃən wɪðˌɪn kˈɑːntɹæst mˈiːdiːə, ðˈʌs ɹᵻdˈuːsɪŋ ðə ɹˈɪsk ʌv kˈɑːntɹæst ɪndˈuːst nˈɛfɹoʊ tɑːksˈɪsᵻɾi.
Flushing can also increase hydration within contrast media, thus reducing the risk of contrast induced nephro toxicity.