Angiogram (Diagnostic)

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Access
PIV x1-2
Airway
MAC. Nasal cannula and ETCO2 capabilities or NRB (but will muffle patient voice)
Induction
MAC choice
Emergence
Awake
Antibiotics
None
Position
180

MAC choice options:

  • propofol infusion
  • propofol and dexmedetomidine (loading 0.5 mcg/kg over 10 minutes, maintenance 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/hr)
  • propofol and remifentanil (0.02 mcg/kg/min)
  • propofol (10 mg PRN) and fentanyl (25 mcg PRN)
  • midazolam (usually 2 mg) and fentanyl (25 mcg PRN)

Notes

Avoid the C-arm. Watch lines. PIV on left (access by surgery on right). Pulse ox on right hand.