Weight-based intravenous contrast injection

parameters for Enhanced CT Scanning.

click the headings Chest &

Abdomen Chest
for more info Abdomen
Weight Dose Rate Delay Delay Delay Other
118 + protocols
160ml 3.3 72 55 42
kg
98 - 117 Neck
kg
140ml 3.1 70 53 40
Pelvis
78 - 97
120ml 2.8 68 51 38 Dual-phase
kg
liver
64 - 77
100ml 2.6 66 49 36 Pancreas
kg
Brain
48 - 63
80ml 2.4 63 46 34 Extremities
kg
38 - 47 Head&Neck
70ml 2.2 62 46 34
kg
*31- 37
60ml 2.0 61 46 34
kg

* for pediatrics use formulas: Dose= kg*2.0, Rate= kg*0.04 + 0.4

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