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[Design and Realization of Contrast Medium Biphasic Hyperbaric Injector]
Chengxun Yang1, Zujun Bai1, Shiwu Zhang1
1Department of Precision Machinery & Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027.
Summary
A new biphasic hyperbaric injector using a brushless DC (BLDC) motor offers precise control for injecting contrast media and saline. This optimized medical device ensures high-pressure, high-speed performance with stable, preset functions for clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Design
- Fluid Dynamics in Medicine
Background:
- Contrast medium injection is crucial in medical imaging.
- Existing injectors may face limitations in pressure control and injection speed.
- Need for precise and stable delivery of both contrast agents and saline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop a biphasic hyperbaric injector for alternate and mixed injection.
- To optimize driver hardware and algorithms for high-pressure, high-speed requirements.
- To create a user-friendly interface for parameter input and real-time monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a brushless DC (BLDC) motor for precise control.
- Developed optimized driver hardware and control algorithms.
- Designed a dedicated interface application (APP) for device operation.
- Implemented real-time pressure plotting for injector ports.
Main Results:
- The biphasic hyperbaric injector successfully achieved alternate and mixed injection capabilities.
- Optimized components enabled high-pressure and high-speed injection performance.
- The interface APP provided essential parameter input and real-time pressure visualization.
- The device demonstrated high stability and reliable execution of preset functions during testing.
Conclusions:
- The developed BLDC-based biphasic hyperbaric injector meets the demands of modern contrast medium injection.
- The system offers enhanced control, speed, and stability for clinical applications.
- The user-friendly interface facilitates efficient operation and monitoring in hospital settings.

