Don’t let logistics hold you back! Each MRI magnet requires unique site preparation. We know you don’t want your installation prolonged. To ensure a timely delivery and installation of your system, understanding the five Installation Logistic factors is vital. Having...
Building a new MRI suite is a major undertaking. Many safety factors are involved:Containment measures for the magnetic fieldProtection of personnel and equipment (Ferrous Metal Detection devices)Attenuation of radio-frequency disturbances to protect MRI...
Healthcare facilities impact the health of their occupants more than any other facility, but until recently there were limited options for green MRI construction. Take insulation as an example. Traditional insulation has a number of drawbacks – including the...
Following a catastrophic event such as a major earthquake or other disaster, the public turns to its hospitals for emergency care; however, if these critical buildings have been so damaged that they cannot function, it leaves the public even more vulnerable.In 1971, a...
At hospitals around the world, specialists are finding creative ways to make their youngest patients more comfortable and relaxed. The approach has a bigger payoff than simply keeping kids quiet and happy. Calmer, less traumatized kids come through the hospital...
In Brief…Newer MRs on the market generate more acoustic noise than the older systems because of their more powerful gradient coils. Meanwhile, the realization and importance of shielding for that noise has become much more prominent over the last five years. It’s also...