Syringes and Needles

Overview

Sterile syringes and needles are required for safe contrast delivery and medication administration.

Sizes and compatibility

Keep a range of syringe volumes and needle gauges to match protocols and patient size.

Sharps safety

Use safety engineered devices and immediate disposal in approved sharps containers to prevent injury.

Inventory and traceability

Track lot numbers and expiry dates and rotate stock to maintain sterility and compliance.

Sterile Drapes and Gowns

Overview

Sterile drapes and gowns protect sterile fields and reduce infection risk during procedures.

Material and sizing

Select appropriate drape sizes and gown levels for the procedure and staff roles.

Storage and handling

Keep sterile packs in clean dry storage and inspect packaging integrity before use.

Aseptic technique

Combine drapes and gowns with sterile technique checklists to maintain procedural sterility.

Gauze and Dressings

Overview

Gauze and dressings are used for hemostasis wound coverage and catheter site protection.

Types and selection

Stock sterile gauze pads adhesive dressings and occlusive options for varied clinical needs.

Application and change

Apply dressings with aseptic technique and change according to protocol or when soiled.

Disposal and inventory

Dispose contaminated dressings as clinical waste and monitor inventory to prevent stockouts.

Vascular Access Supplies

Overview

Vascular access supplies enable safe delivery of contrast and medications and support fluid management during imaging.

Core items

IV catheters;Peripheral cannulas;Extension tubing;IV locks;Securement devices;Transparent dressings

Preparation and labeling

Keep a range of sizes label assembled lines with agent and time and prime tubing to remove air

Safety and disposal

Use safety engineered devices dispose sharps immediately and document insertion and removal

Contrast Media Vials

Overview

Contrast media vials supply iodinated or gadolinium agents used to enhance diagnostic imaging.

Storage and handling

Store according to manufacturer temperature guidelines and segregate opened vials from sealed stock.

Labeling and tracking

Label prepared syringes with agent type concentration and time of preparation for safety.

Waste and disposal

Dispose unused contrast per hazardous waste protocols and local regulations to protect environment.