Radiation, in the form of waves or particles, is a type of energy that transfers from one location to another. Exposure to radiation is a common occurrence in our daily lives, with sources such as the sun, microwave ovens, and car radios being among the most recognized. While the majority of this...
The stability of a nucleus can be achieved through the emission of different types of particles or waves, resulting in various forms of radioactive decay and the production of ionizing radiation. Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and neutrons are among the most frequently observed type...
A collaboration between Royal Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) proves that sustainable initiatives in health care can be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Today, the two parties revealed the first findings from their joint research effort aimed at reducing c...
According to the recently released IMV 2023 Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Outlook Report, the average priority rating for implementing or expanding predictive maintenance programs for imaging equipment service in 2023 is 4.9 out of 7.
In terms of hospital size, 300- to 399-bed hospitals re...
This week, the IAEA organized a virtual meeting to address the progress in mitigating radiation-related risks for patients requiring frequent medical imaging, while ensuring the preservation of benefits. At the meeting, attendees discussed strategies to bolster patient protection guidelines and i...
The IAEA is urging medical practitioners to improve patient safety by transitioning from manual to digital methods of monitoring ionizing radiation during imaging procedures, as detailed in its initial publication on the subject. The new IAEA Safety Report on Patient Radiation Exposure Monitoring...
The previous article (titled “The Potential Risks of High Pressure Injector Use during a CT Scan“) talked about the possible risks of high-pressure syringes in CT scans. So how to deal with these risks? This article will answer you one by one.
Potential Risk 1: Contrast media allergy...
Today is a summary of the potential dangers when using high-pressure injectors.
Why do CT scans require high-pressure injectors?
Due to the need for diagnosis or differential diagnosis, enhanced CT scanning is an essential examination method. With the continuous updating of CT equipment, scanning...
A recently published study in the American Journal of Radiology indicates that MRI may be the most cost-effective imaging modality for evaluating patients presenting to the emergency department with dizziness, especially when considering downstream costs.
A group led by Long Tu, MD, PhD, from Ya...
During enhanced CT examination, the operator usually uses a high-pressure injector to quickly inject the contrast agent into the blood vessels, so that the organs, lesions and blood vessels that need to be observed can be displayed more clearly. The high pressure injector can quickly and accurate...
Medical imaging often helps to successfully diagnose and treat cancerous growths. In particular, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used due to its high resolution, especially with contrast agents.
A new study published in the journal Advanced Science reports on a new self-folding nanosc...
High pressure injectors are widely used in clinical cardiovascular contrast examinations, CT enhanced contrast scans and MR enhanced scans for examination and treatment. The high pressure injector can ensure that the contrast agent is concentratedly injected into the patient’s cardiovascula...