Pediatric Patients
1. What about the use of contrast in the pediatric patient? | |
2. What are the guidelines for oral contrast in the pediatric patient? | |
3. What are the guidelines for IV contrast in the pediatric patient? | |
IV Contrast is used as well as oral contrast for patients having a CT Scan. Visapaque 320 is used in patients in Pediatric Body CT. The dose is based on the patients weight: 2 mL per Kg of Body Weight. | |
4. Do pediatric patients need to be sedated for CT? | |
5. What is the premedication regimen for pediatric patients for contrast allergy? | |
6. Are there specific sizes of catheters used for pediatric CT? | |
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