Projectiles Aren’t Your Only ConcernIt has been well documented that ferromagnetic objects taken into the MRI suite can cause serious injury, time-consuming delays, and costly damage to your valuable imaging system. As part of all imaging department protocol, patients...
With Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems constantly evolving, MRI facility planning offers challenging opportunities for creativity and innovation. MRI siting decisions can “make or break” a project in terms of cost, time and potential patient...
Don’t Gamble: 6 Things You Need to Know When Budgeting Your MRI InstallationSo you’ve decided to upgrade your MRI equipment. Before you start narrowing down the specifications for your new MRI machine, make sure you understand how your new equipment will affect both...
With MR scanners costing six and sometimes seven figures, they’re a huge investment for a healthcare facility. In addition to the scanner itself, there are other associated expenses—including the cost of shielding for magnetic field containment and radio frequency...
When siting an MRI, the starting point of every plan is the magnet Iso-center. The magnet vendor, user, architect, contractor, and shielding vendor will base all MRI planning around the Iso-center location. Its placement is the key to the success of the site, the...