We are having the same problem now that we have a 62 slice CT scanner. The CT hearts and and PE studies are requiring 5cc/second injections. My radiology department cannot come up with any references and simply stat the rep told them it was necessary. Lets hope they come with a better reson than that soon. We are looking at Power PICCs from Bard and await our Materials managementpaperwork to get them in. JoseQuoting "Kilbourne, Susan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> The CT department at our hospital is trying require that all patient's being > sent up for tests have nothing smaller than a 20 gauge (preferrably) 18 gauge > IV cath placed. This is a real problem for some of our patients with small > fragile veins. Is there any literature to support the size of IV needed for > contrast or power injectors when given peripherally? I can find info on PICCs > but none on peripherals. > Thanks > Sue Kilbourne OCN, CRNI > Asante Health Systems > > > NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged and > confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is > not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for > delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified > that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is > strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please > notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your > computer. > E-mail has the potential to have been altered or corrupted due to > transmission or conversion. It may not be appropriate to rely upon this > E-mail in the same manner as hardcopy materials bearing the author's original > signature or seal. Thank you. Asante® Health System >
