Oral contrast for abdominal and pelvic CT
|
Weight |
Give 1 hour prior to scan |
Give 30 minutes prior to scan |
Give immediately upon arrival to CT |
|
< 2 kg |
None or as ordered by physician |
None or as ordered by physician |
None or as ordered by physician |
|
2-5 kg |
30 mL |
30 mL |
30 mL |
|
>5-20 kg |
90 mL |
90 mL |
90 mL |
|
>20-50 kg |
150 mL |
150 mL |
150 mL |
|
>50 kg |
300 mL |
300 mL |
300 mL |
(100cc/age)/3 = dose x 3
Max = 300cc
Source
adapted from Mink 7/2010
Weight
Give 1 hour prior to scan
Give 30 minutes prior to scan
Give immediately upon arrival to CT
< 2 kg
None or as ordered by physician
None or as ordered by physician
None or as ordered by physician
2-5 kg
30 mL
30 mL
30 mL
>5-20 kg
90 mL
90 mL
90 mL
>20-50 kg
150 mL
150 mL
150 mL
>50 kg
300 mL
300 mL
300 mL
(100cc/age)/3 = dose x 3
Max = 300cc
Source
adapted from Mink 7/2010