[optimal] Re: ICG dye
- From: "Eric Kegley" <ekegley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:20:22 -0600
Denice,
I feel your joy.
EK
Eric Kegley, CRA, COA
Senior Clinical Trials Photographer
Retina Consultants of Houston
6560 Fannin St., Suite 750
Houston, TX 77030
Main 713 524-3434
Fax 713 524-3220
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From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of CPMC Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:58 AM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: ICG dye
I am still in awe of the simultaneous FA/ICG features of the Spectralis. No
financial interest. Just thrilled to perform FA/ICG so effortlessly, with
so little dye. Sensor is so sensitive we can get three patients from one
vial of ICG without degradation of quality. Focusing back and forth between
choroidal/retinal planes effortless. My two cents.
D.
Denice Barsness, CRA, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, FOPS Ophthalmic Diagnostic Center
CPMC Department of Ophthalmology 2100 Webster Street Suite 212 San Francisco
CA 94115
(415) 600-3937 FAX (415) 600-6563
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From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Krista Wendland
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:39 AM
To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optimal] Re: ICG dye
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your reply. We currently have the Zeiss FF450 which does not
have ICG capabilities however we are in the market to buy a new camera with
AF and ICG. In January we will be trying the Heidelberg HRA and TopCon TRC
50DX to see which camera we prefer. It is within this trial period that the
doctors want to do a few ICG images. I didn't realize you could mix the FA
and ICG dyes. I'm sure our doctors will find that useful as well.
Thanks for your help
Krista
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On Nov 22, 2011, at 6:14 AM, "Steve Lusk" <slusk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes it is a reconstitute. You should only mix it when you're ready to use.
We mix it in a 10cc syringe using 7cc of solvent w/ ICG and 3cc of
flourescein sodium. Our procedure is to inject the "cocktail" and shoot FA
through A/V mid phase then switch to ICG. the ICG will stain at a slower
rate and will remain in the blood stream a bit longer than FA. effective
lates are for us between 15 and 30 minutes or whenever we determine
pathology. You should do both FA and ICG together (or at least have a recent
FA) as to facilitate the overlay process. I hesitate to ask but is your
system ICG ready? It does require additional filters that aren't normally
included in modern systems. ICG has kind of gone away for some with the
availability of SD-OCT. Ask any questions, we can help. I'm sure someone
will have a procedure that best fits your setup and equipment.
> Hope this helps,
> Steve
>
>
> Steve Lusk, CRA
> Vistar Eye Center Retina Consultants
> 5296 Peters Creek Road
> Roanoke, VA 24019
> Phone: (540) 342-3400 ext. 4731
> Fax: (540) 362-1155
> slusk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.vistareye.com <http://www.vistareye.com/>
>
>
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> From: optimal-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Krista Wendland
> Sent: Mon 11/21/2011 7:57 PM
> To: optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [optimal] ICG dye
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> We have never used ICG dye in our FA clinic and our docs would like to try
it on a few patients. It's my understanding that the dye is sold in vials
and then has to be mixed with a solution and used within a certain time
frame. Is this correct? I could use any advice and/or suggestions from
anyone who is familiar with ICG. I'm also looking for a cheap place to
purchase a small amount. Our clinic is in BC, Canada so we have to be wary
of border issues.
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Krista Peters, COA
> Retina Surgical Associates
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