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Standard Operational Procedure for administration of intravenous iodinated contrast medium by Radiographers Title of SOP: Standard Operational Procedure for administration of intravenous iodinated contrast medium by Radiographers Dates: April 2012 Issue Date: Purpose and Background (ie Policy Statement and Background): Background Injection of intravenous (IV) Iodinated contrast medium is used routinely in CT scanning for opacification of vascular structures and organs, allowing improved visualisation of anatomy and some pathologies. Injection is via a cannula (inserted as per department SOP) and may be A hand injection ( usually a bolus of 50ml) Via the pressure injector (usually 100-150ml) Though adverse reactions are generally mild and self limiting more severe life threatening reactions can occur.
Standard Operational Procedure for administration of intravenous iodinated contrast medium by Radiographers
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