Figures & data
Figure 1 Typical syringe and tubing set for CT/MRI contrast media injection.
Abbreviations: CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
![Figure 1 Typical syringe and tubing set for CT/MRI contrast media injection.](/cms/asset/2916fb9b-8fc8-46ee-81f7-3ce57010bd56/dmde_a_106338_f0001_c.jpg)
Figure 2 CT dual volume injector using bottles instead of syringes.
Abbreviation: CT, computed tomography.
![Figure 2 CT dual volume injector using bottles instead of syringes.](/cms/asset/e541f724-de69-4645-a8eb-7adda7f20107/dmde_a_106338_f0002_c.jpg)
Figure 3 Single head injector for CT injections with injector head, syringe, and the control computer system.
Abbreviation: CT, computed tomography.
![Figure 3 Single head injector for CT injections with injector head, syringe, and the control computer system.](/cms/asset/5a049395-3dc0-43c2-b7a6-a8c1b2f8d585/dmde_a_106338_f0003_c.jpg)
Figure 4 Effect of MRI contrast agent.
Abbreviation: MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
![Figure 4 Effect of MRI contrast agent.](/cms/asset/ba65ef25-1dab-4b94-bc89-1f8e08cc0399/dmde_a_106338_f0004_b.jpg)
Table 1 MRI contrast media injection protocols – standard contrast media volume and standard flow rate for all manufacturers – only 1 or 2 mL/s flow rates are recommended
Table 2 MRI CMI manufacturers and some important specifications
Figure 5 Magnetic Resonance CMI operating at magnetic field strength of up to 9.4 T due to a hydraulic drive.
Abbreviation: CMI, contrast media injector.
![Figure 5 Magnetic Resonance CMI operating at magnetic field strength of up to 9.4 T due to a hydraulic drive.](/cms/asset/dc767c6b-d5bc-4837-81ec-52df47dadb59/dmde_a_106338_f0005_c.jpg)
Figure 6 3 T MRI systems – oxygen tank was pulled into the magnet.
Abbreviation: MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.
![Figure 6 3 T MRI systems – oxygen tank was pulled into the magnet.](/cms/asset/47189b99-59cf-4e5c-8977-6b617b48985b/dmde_a_106338_f0006_c.jpg)
Table 3 What is really needed and what is optional for a CT/MRI power injector?