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Joint Aspiration / Arthrography Set-Up

Equipment:

Arthrography tray Syringes: 10cc x 2, 20cc x2

Extra sterile towels

Sharpie marker and non-sterile hemostat

Lab slips, ID stamped, specimen vials / tubes, ID labels for specimen(s)

Solutions:

Xylocaine 1%

Marcaine 0.5%

Isovue-M 300 (10-20cc)

Sodium Chloride solution 0.9%, non-bacteriostatic

Optional: injectable steroid solution for joint injection (ie. Depomedrol , 40mg or Kenalog, 40mg)

Scout films:

If recent plain film exam on PACS or available on film, no scouts required. Otherwise, two views-AP and lat.

Prepare consent form and stamp with patient ID:


MSK Procedure Protocols
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