Systematic review of the safety and efficacy of contrast injection via venous catheters for contrast-enhanced computed tomography

ConclusionContrast injection via CVCs can be performed safely for CECT when using a strict protocol. Quality of scans depended on multiple factors like flow rate, indication of the scan, and cardiac output of the patient. In each patient, an individual evaluation whether to use the CVC as access for contrast media should be made, while bolus tracking may be mandatory in most cases.
Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - Category: Radiology Source Type: research