Objective: The aim of this study was to optimize chest port contrast injections using stepwise improvements.
Methods: Ex vivo injections were tested. Two hundred scans using power port injections were then evaluated.
Results: The highest flow rate was achieved using a 19G access needle, larger diameter tubing, and warmed contrast.The mean injection rates in baseline and postimprovement groups were 2.7 ± 0.4 and 4.8 ± 0.4 mL/s, respectively (P < .0001).
Conclusion: Component optimization of the port apparatus can maximize contrast flow rates.