CT Scans

Question 1

What does the CT contrast contain?

Answer 1

Iodine

Question 2

What are the route of contrast administration?

Answer 2

IV - most common
Oral
Rectal
Bladder

Question 3

What are the phase of contrast?

Answer 3

Non-contrast
Systemic arterial
Portal venous - most common phase used
Delayed - can vary

Question 4

What needs to be done before IV contrast?

Answer 4

Document allergies
EGFR - post contrast acute kidney injury - needs to be over 30
Venous access - pink cannulae

Question 5

What is an example of non-contrast CT?

Answer 5

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