Our Superintendent for MRI, Marie Fennessy, talks about the impact our new MRI power injector is making on the front line
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, Paul Strickland Scanner Centre’s MRI service now boasts a new MRI power injector, a device that can improve efficiency in providing patient care and opportunities for research collaborations for our team. In the world of medical imaging, equipment upgrades can have an outsized impact on patient care, with every advancement holding the potential to make a real difference.
A power injector is a highly specialised medical device that is used to inject contrast (a type of dye) into a patient with very high accuracy during their MRI examination. Power injectors deliver a consistent contrast flow rate that can be customised depending on patient need or research study requirements.
Marie Fennessy, our superintendent for MRI, said: “Before the introduction of our new MRI power injector, we grappled with limitations stemming from a single injector shared across three scanners, which meant scan slots had to be scheduled extremely carefully. Having two injectors has given us much more flexibility, significantly enhancing our operational capabilities.”
Marie highlighted the precision and efficiency the new power injector makes possible during dynamic scanning procedures. “Our ability to administer contrast with pinpoint accuracy has been markedly enhanced.
The new power injector ensures meticulous dosage delivery, thereby enhancing the reproducibility of our studies.” “With the new power injector, our radiographers can focus on concurrent tasks while the scan progresses.
This optimises workflow, improves productivity and speeds up patient throughput, allowing more time for patient preparation.”
Apart from routine clinical practice, the device holds significant benefits for research studies delivered at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre.
