Contrast volume is reduced with syringeless injector
At South Tyrone Hospital is Bracco’s Noel Lynott with radiographers Patricia Hackett McKenna and Yvonne McKenna and CT clinical specialist Lisa Ferguson.
Following a successful launch in the rest of the UK, Bracco has sold its first CT Expres syringeless system in Northern Ireland. It replaces a conventional syringe-based injector at South Tyrone Hospital.
CT clinical specialist Lisa Ferguson said: “The installation of the CT Expres injector system has allowed on average a 20 per cent reduction in contrast media volume given to each patient. This contributes to a reduced risk of contrast induced nephropathy and is conducive to departmental savings. The simple daily set-up and elimination of manually filing syringes facilitates improved out-patient workflow and patient throughput. Staff in the CT department find it really user friendly.”
See this report on page 18 of the December 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.
