Oral contrast for abdominal and pelvic CT
Weight
Give 1 hour prior to scan
Give 30 minutes prior to scan
Give immediately upon arrival to CT
< 2 kg
None or as ordered by physician
None or as ordered by physician
None or as ordered by physician
2-5 kg
30 mL
30 mL
30 mL
>5-20 kg
90 mL
90 mL
90 mL
>20-50 kg
150 mL
150 mL
150 mL
>50 kg
300 mL
300 mL
300 mL
(100cc/age)/3 = dose x 3
Max = 300cc
Source
adapted from Mink 7/2010