You will need to have a statement from the specific manufacturers instructions for use stating that the specific brand of catheter can tolerate high pressure injections. I know that Nexiva can tolerate these pressures but I am not sure about the Intima. I do think that other brands such as Autoguard, ProtectIV, Introcan will tolerate these high pressures but you need to check with the manufacturer. Lynn
- The document lists maximum flow rates based on the Nexiva catheter gauge and type of contrast used. - Do not use a 24 gauge catheter. - Use an 18-22 gauge catheter
You will need to have a statement from the specific manufacturers instructions for use stating that the specific brand of catheter can tolerate high pressure injections. I know that Nexiva can tolerate these pressures but I am not sure about the Intima. I do think that other brands such as Autoguard, ProtectIV, Introcan will tolerate these high pressures but you need to check with the manufacturer. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Here is a link to a brochure about using the BD Nexiva for power injection.
http://www.bd.com/infusion/pdfs/D15678.pdf
- The document lists maximum flow rates based on the Nexiva catheter gauge and type of contrast used.
- Do not use a 24 gauge catheter.
- Use an 18-22 gauge catheter
/Tess Hopkins