Central IV Access and CT Dye

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

Does anyone know the name of a brand of PortaCath that one can use with the high speed CT IV contrast injection? I have been told that there is one.

I am aware that you can use the purple PowerPICC to instill CT IV contrast, but have never heard of a port being used with the high speed injector.

[Aneroo, LPN]

You can't use an infusaport with CT contrast. Figured this out the other day when they came to get our pt, then said "Oops, can't take him. Needs a PIV" :angryfire He has a port for a reason- he has crap for veins!!!! After a few sticks someone got a 22 right proximal to his thumb. -Andrea