Question

Bret is a CST working with Dr. Jones on an open cholecystectomy procedure. Both of Dr. Jones’ hands are occupied, so she asks Bret to inject contrast medium into the cystic duct under her direct supervision. Is this act any different from injecting a medication into an IV line? If so, how?

Answer 1

Injecting a medication through an IV line is different from injecting a contrast medium into cystic duct because injecting through an IV line is a direct and peripheral method of giving medication. It is not a surgical or diagnosing procedure. Bret is trained at giving medication through an IV line.

Injecting constrast medium into cystic duct needs more attention , precision and proper guidance . It is not common for Bret hence supervision of Dr. Joned is necessary if Bret is going to inject the medium into cystic duct.