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.

Injector Syringe Kit

Overview

Syringe kits provide sterile single use components for contrast injection procedures. Kits include syringes tubing connectors and saline flush components. Proper kit selection ensures compatibility with injector models.

Compatibility and Sizing

Kits are matched to injector models and desired syringe volumes. Using correct connectors prevents leaks and pressure issues. Inventory management ensures availability for scheduled studies.

Sterility and Disposal

Single use kits reduce infection risk and simplify cleanup. Proper disposal of used kits follows biohazard and sharps protocols. Documentation of lot numbers supports traceability in case of recalls.

Storage and Handling

Kits are stored in clean dry conditions and checked for integrity before use. Expiry dates and packaging integrity are verified prior to procedures. Training ensures correct assembly and priming of injector systems.