Safe and easy power injection of contrast material through a central line.
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Abstract
Power-assisted injection of contrast material into an antecubital vein is commonly used in CT and has been proven superior to manual injection. Power-assisted injection through a central line bares the risk of rupturing the line because manual control over the pressure applied by the power injector is lacking. We present a simple safety device which allows manual control of the pressure by means of an interposed three-way stopcock combined with a small syringe for pressure equalization.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Contrast Media
- Infusion Pumps
- Radiographic Image Enhancement
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed