Table 4.
Peak flow rate for contrast medium injection based on access vein
| Location | Flow rate |
|---|---|
| Hand/wrist/venipuncture | 1.5 mL/s |
| Antecubital/forearm | All power injection |
| Central venous catheter* | <2.5 mL/s |
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