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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Healthcare Sustainability

Background:

  • Single-use syringe-based injectors (SUSI) require frequent reloading of iodinated contrast media (ICM) and plastic components.
  • This leads to significant material waste and increased technologist time between patient examinations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the time and material waste savings of a multi-use syringeless injector (MUSI) compared to a SUSI.
  • To assess the impact on iodinated contrast media (ICM), plastic, saline, and overall waste.

Main Methods:

  • Two observers recorded technologist time for both SUSI and MUSI over three workdays.
  • CT technologists (n=15) completed a Likert scale survey on their experience.
  • Material waste data (ICM, plastic, saline) were collected and modeled for a 16-week period.

Main Results:

  • MUSI use resulted in 40.5 seconds less time per exam compared to SUSI (p < .001).
  • Iodine waste reduced by 100% (31.3 L vs 0.0 L), plastic waste by 84.6% (467.7 kg vs 71.9 kg), and total waste by 77.6% (555.0 kg vs 124.4 kg).
  • Technologists reported higher work efficiency and satisfaction with MUSI.

Conclusions:

  • Transitioning to MUSI significantly reduces ICM, plastic, and total waste, supporting green radiology initiatives.
  • The use of MUSI can enhance CT technologist efficiency by saving time during contrast administration.