title: Pressure injectors for radiologists: A review and what is new.
abstract: Pressure Injectors are used routinely in diagnostic and interventional radiology. Advances in medical science and technology have made it is imperative for both diagnostic as well as interventional radiologists to have a thorough understanding of the various aspects of pressure injectors. Further, as many radiologists may not be fully conversant with injections into ports, central lines and PICCs, it is important to familiarize oneself with the same. It is also important to follow stringent operating protocols during the use of pressure injectors to prevent complications such as contrast extravastion, sepsis and air embolism. This article aims to update existing knowledge base in this respect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Inna K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Indrajit
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajeev
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sivasankar
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Souza
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rochan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pant
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Raj S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Negi
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Samresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sahu
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Pi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hashim
keywords: Connectors; Poiseuille's law; power PICC; pressure injectors; tubings