Efficiency and Patient Safety in Contrast Media Injection
Accurate Dosing and Efficient Use of Contrast Media
In medical imaging, contrast media injectors can improve the quality of diagnostic scans such as CT and MRI. For patient safety, it is crucial that contrast media are injected safely and accurately into the patient's bloodstream. Non-invasive air bubble detectors and flow meters ensure that the correct amount of contrast medium is delivered without bubbles within the desired time.
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Increasing Patient Safety
Ensuring the safe and precise dosing of contrast media is important to patient safety. Implementing non-invasive flow meters, such as the SONOFLOW CO.56, and air bubble detectors, such as the SONOCHECK ABD, can prevent the risks of embolism and over- or under-dosing of contrast media.
Preventing Embolism Risk
Air bubble detectors alert operators to the presence of air within intravenous (IV) contrast injection systems. Even small air bubbles can lead to air embolism, a life-threatening condition. The clamp-on sensors can automatically trigger an alarm when a bubble is detected, thereby preventing air from entering the patient's bloodstream.
Additionally, ultrasonic level meters, such as the SONOCHECK ALD, can monitor the fill level of the contrast medium reservoirs and trigger an alarm, when the fill level falls below a certain threshold.
Ensuring Accurate Volume Delivery to Reduce Risk for Vulnerable Patients
Contrast media, especially those containing iodine (CT) and gadolinium (MRI), can trigger allergic or pseudo-allergic reactions. These range from mild symptoms to severe, potentially life-threatening reactions such as anaphylactic shock. In addition, there are numerous other medical challenges, e.g., contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with kidney dysfunction or when there are interactions with other medications. Thus, it is essential to accurately measure the flow rate and volume of contrast media dispensed during injection to reduce the risk for vulnerable patients.
However, the precise flow rate control is crucial not only for diagnostic image quality, but also for avoiding pressure-related complications such as extravasation – where contrast medium leaks into surrounding tissues. Flow meters help maintain consistent and safe injection parameters throughout the procedure.
Continuous Pump Control
Ultrasonic clamp-on flow meters can efficiently monitor the pump performance. Additionally, the precise monitoring of the flow volume helps to optimize the use of contrast media and to reduce costs.
Practical and Hygienic for Clinical Routine
With their compact design and non-invasive measurement technology, the medical sensors are ideal for daily clinical use. The advanced ultrasonic sensors measure contact-free and do not contaminate the contrast media in the tubing. Thanks to their clamp-on technology, replacing tubing skids is made quick and easy.
Why are flow meters and air bubble detectors important for contrast media injectors
- Highly accurate flow rate and volume delivery of contrast agents: Preventing over- or underdosing to reduce potential allergic reactions
- Detection of smallest air bubbles: Avoiding potentially life-threatening complications such as pulmonary embolisms
Benefit from our flow meters and air bubble detectors!
- Optimized workflow: Sensors enable automated injection protocols that adapt to patient-specific parameters, such as weight and circulatory data. This saves time and reduces errors caused by manual processes.
- Ultrasonic clamp-on measurement: Ensuring sterility and ease-of-use
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