flushing with saline post FA / ICG https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1741110 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:16:14 GMT Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:50:21 GMT Copyright © 2023 Ophthalmic Photographers' Society flushing with saline post FA / ICG https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1741110 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1741110 I Have a quick question we are seeing a increase in our FA and ICG studies and are in a university setting. Recently a RN insisted on flushing with Saling 5ml s/p ICG and FA. We are currently injecting 2.5. ml of dye. Is the Saline flush required (using butterfly not placing canula). 

Chris Oeinck CRA

 

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Our (university) nurses also have strict protocol for injections which includes the post-inj. saline flush. We almost exclusively shoot FA; ICGs are very rare. My "impression" is the flush pretty low risk for negative impact on your study. In fact...back in the old days on OPTIMAL, there were many discussions about whether or not a post flush improved dye visualization, contrast, etc.

In today's risk-mitigation environment, i think Eric has the right idea IE follow manufactures' guidelines unless you can find documentation to the contrary.

j-

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