What is a Medrad injector?
MEDRAD® Stellant is a contrast media injection system designed for use during CT examinations, known for its innovative clinical offerings and feature set. It is the injector of choice for advanced CT applications such as cardiac and perfusion imaging.
What does a contrast injector do?
Contrast media injectors are used to inject contrast media or contrast agents to enhance the blood and perfusion in tissues. Contrast dose recording software also offers new possibilities for radiology departments looking to streamline and document their contrast media usage.
How do they inject contrast for an MRI?
Gadolinium contrast medium is given by intravenous injection, that is, through a small needle into a vein in your arm, either by hand injection or by an automated injector.
What are the side effects of contrast?
Dose-dependent, systemic adverse reactions to contrast material include nausea and vomiting, a metallic taste in the mouth, and generalized warmth or flushing. These reactions are usually nonlife-threatening, self-limited problems.
Can you refuse contrast dye for MRI?
A: As with other medical concerns, patients should speak with their doctor about their individual care decisions. Both the choice to receive contrast material and the choice to refuse contrast material when it otherwise would be indicated can have potential health consequences.
Can I refuse contrast dye for MRI?
Is MRI with contrast better than without?
MRI with contrast is superior at measuring and assessing tumors. Contrast helps detect even the smallest tumors, giving the surgeon more clarity regarding the location and size of the tumor and other tissues involved. MRI images with contrast are clearer and better quality than the images without contrast.
How do you inject MRI with contrast?
To begin the scan, the technologist will place a tourniquet around your arm or hand and then use a small butterfly needle or IV to inject the contrast material into your vein. They may also use an automated injector to administer the contrast medium.
Is contrast dye necessary for MRI?
The results of an MRI procedure without contrast are just as valuable and relevant as those done with the use of a contrast agent. MRI contrast is required when a very detailed image is necessary to evaluate the problem area of the body.
What are Medrad® injection systems?
Across imaging modalities, Bayer’s MEDRAD ® family of injection systems provides the hardware that works with our workstations as part of our Contrast Dose Management and Radiation Dose Management platforms.
What are the features of Mr power injection?
Our newest MR Power Injection System offers these features: Integrated, Contrast-Efficient Disposables Maximize contrast delivery with Spectris Solaris’ disposable system. Go farther with the larger 115ml saline syringethat lets you continue scanning while other injectors are stopped to re-fill.
What is Mr Smart injection system?
Our MR SMART Injection System is designed for innovative contrast delivery and management with the power of Contrast Dose Management.* All backed by on-site services and VirtualCARE ® Remote Support † for advanced injection system diagnostics and real-time support. *Requires additional software purchase.
What is a contrast device for MRI?
An assembly of devices designed to inject contrast media through a small catheter and into the vascular system for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures (e.g., spine, head, gastrointestinal, or vascular diagnostic procedures using MRI).