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US 2002/0172323 A1Published application
Device for detection of extravasation
AssigneeUniversity of Massachusetts Medical Center
InventorsAndrew Karellas, Michael A. Davis
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Abstract
The present invention involves imaging systems for the detection of extravasation. A pixellated detector is preferably used to detect and control the injection of contrast agents or medications used in a variety of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Claims20
A device for the detection of extravasation comprising:
- an imaging detector;
- an injector;
- and
- a processor that receives image data from the detector.
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A method for controlling an injection of a material comprising:
- injecting a material into a lumen at an injection site;
- forming an image of a region of interest including the injection site;
- indicating intrusion of the material beyond a lumen boundry;
- and
- altering an injection rate of the material in response to the indicated intrusion.
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A device for the detection of extravasation comprising:
- an x-ray source;
- an imaging detector;
- an automated injector;
- and
- a processor that receives image data from the detector.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.