Safety Considerations in the Power Injection of Contrast Media Via Central Venous Catheters during Computed Tomographic Examinations - Concepedia

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Safety Considerations in the Power Injection of Contrast Media Via Central Venous Catheters during Computed Tomographic Examinations

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1992

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JOHN E. CARLSON, LAURA J. HEDLUND, Stephen W. Trenkner, RUSSELL RITENOUR, R A Halvorsen

Investigative Radiology

Abstract

This study establishes that power injection of contrast media via a CVS during CT is a safe procedure. Benefits include no need for peripheral intravenous catheter placement, decreased paramedical staff radiation exposure, and improved CT image quality.