Needle is inserted into a vein on back of your foot and connected through intravenous tubing to a bottle of salt solution. 100 to 150ml of dye is slowly injected into the intravenous tubing. You may feel a brief burning sensation in your leg when dye is injected. You may also experience some discomfort during the procedure. Dye is followed through the fluoroscope, and spot X-ray films are made as needed.
Adhesive bandage is applied to the puncture site.
After the test Immediate post-test care Your pulse, blood pressure, breathing status and temperature are checked at regular intervals until they are stable. Activity after test You may be given pain medication to counteract the irritating effects of the dye. You are observed for any swelling, soreness, redness, bleeding or infection at the puncture site. The adhesive bandage may be changed. If a deep vein blood clot is found, you will be advised to come to the hospital and rest in bed with your leg elevated.