Baro-Cat Dosage

Upper G.I. Opacification

The patient should drink 300 mL of ready-to-use Baro-cat approximately 2 hours before the CT scan and an additional 300 mL approximately 15 minutes prior to examination.

If rapid upper gastrointestinal tract transit is desired, administer the product chilled.

Total Bowel Opacification

The patient should drink 300 mL the night preceding the examination, 300 mL two hours prior to the examination and 300 mL approximately 15 minutes prior to examination.

Rectal/Colon Administration

Rectally administered Baro-cat should be at room temperature to body temperature. Transfer the desired quantity of ready-to-use Baro-cat into an enema administration unit, such as Empty Enema Kit. Close the slide clamp. Lubricate the tip and carefully insert.

If Empty Enema Kit is used, invert and squeeze the red ball into the bag. Return the bag to upright and with the patient in the left lateral position, open the slide clamp to administer the suspension. Coating of the entire colon may be achieved by rotating the patient 360°. For increased patient comfort, excess suspension may be drained back into the enema bag.

Pediatric Use

The quantity of suspension used and the barium sulfate concentration will depend upon patient size, technique used and clinical need.

For single patient use only. Properly discard unused portion.