Question

Which of the following is FALSE about the catheter used to administer iodinated IV contrast during CT exams?

1) Specially labeled PowerPICCs may be used up to 5 ml/sec
2) Standard peripherally inserted central catheter like those used for chemotherapy are required
3) Typically an 18-22 gauge catheter is selected
4) Larger catheters are used for higher rates of injection

Answer 1

False statement 2) Standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) like those used for chemotherapy are required.

Step-by-step explanation:

False statement 2) Standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) like those used for chemotherapy are required. The catheter used to administer iodinated IV contrast during CT exams is not a standard PICC. It is typically a power injectable PICC (PowerPICC) that is specially labeled to allow for higher rates of injection. These specially labeled PowerPICCs can be used at rates up to 5 ml/sec, which is faster than standard PICCs used for chemotherapy.