Patient specific dosing contrast delivery systems and methods
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1. An injection system for injecting fluid into a patient, the injection system comprising:
- a fluid delivery apparatus;
a fluid path structured to be disposed between the fluid delivery apparatus and the patient;
a control unit in communication with and operable to control the fluid delivery apparatus; and
a control mechanism in communication with the control unit and in fluid communication with the fluid path, the control mechanism comprising a sensor that generates and sends a signal to the control unit, whereby the control unit controls the injection of fluid into the patient in proportion to the signal.
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to the field of medical devices for delivering contrast media during medical diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures and more particularly, this invention relates to improved contrast media delivery systems and methods of use which allow adjustment of contrast media concentration and injection parameters either before or during an injection procedure to provide patient specific dosing of contrast media, thus decreasing the waste and cost of these procedures while increasing their efficiency.
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1. An injection system for injecting fluid into a patient, the injection system comprising:
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a fluid delivery apparatus;
a fluid path structured to be disposed between the fluid delivery apparatus and the patient;
a control unit in communication with and operable to control the fluid delivery apparatus; and
a control mechanism in communication with the control unit and in fluid communication with the fluid path, the control mechanism comprising a sensor that generates and sends a signal to the control unit, whereby the control unit controls the injection of fluid into the patient in proportion to the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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