Table 3 Peak flow rate used at our institution based on manufacture recommendations and ACR guidelines
From: Contrast opacification on thoracic CT angiography: challenges and solutions
Type of line | Injection rate max | PSI rating | Hand injection | Power injectable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 g | 5 cc/sec | 300 | YES | YES |
20 g | 4 cc/sec | 300 | YES | YES |
22 g | 1 cc/sec | 300 | YES | YES |
24 g | Not recommended | N/A | YES | NO |