Blog | IMEDCO - Part 3

MRI Equipment Upgrade: RF Shield Refurbish or Replace?

Administrators, Architects, Contractors, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Safety

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...

New vs. Refurbished MRI Shielding: 6 Things You Need to Know

Administrators, Architects, Contractors, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Safety

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...

MRI Environments that are Environmentally Friendly

Administrators, Architects, Construction Insights, Contractors, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Noise Solutions

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...

Considerations for Safe & Functional Vet MRI Shield Construction

Architects, Construction Insights, Contractors, Imaging Directors, Veterinary MRI

Veterinary MRI installations present a unique challenge to shield designers and installers. These facilities must have the flexibility to serve companion animals (as small as kittens and puppies) and farm animals weighing up to 1,000 pounds or more (such as cattle and...

Increased Seismic Activity, Building Codes & Your MRI Suite

Administrators, Architects, Construction Insights, Contractors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Noise Solutions, MRI Safety

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...

Facts You Need To Know Before Choosing an RF Shield, RF Shielding & Copper Shielding

Administrators, Architects, Construction Insights, Contractors, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Safety

When installing RF shielding, there are many choices to be made. One of the most important is which material to go with—copper or galvanized steel. The fact is, there are pros and cons to both options. While price is a serious consideration, it’s important to evaluate...

Creative Children’s Hospital MRI Solutions = Happy Pediatric Patients

Administrators, Architects, Construction Insights, Contractors, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques, MRI Noise Solutions

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...

Part 4: Why Imaging Directors Should Care About MRI Shielding Service

Administrators, Construction Insights, Imaging Director's Role: 4-Part Series, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques

Service should be at the core of your shielding provider’s mindset – at the foundation of their approach before, during and after product selection and purchase. The MRI shielding team needs to be knowledgeable, efficient and, above all, excellent communicators.The...

Part 3: How MRI Copper Shielding Selection Affects Profitability

Imaging Director's Role: 4-Part Series, Imaging Directors

The Iso-center . The critical reference point. It’s not just the starting point for your MRI suite design and construction. It is also the way you should be viewed by every consultant, provider, contractor, and service resource involved in your MRI suite project.Total...

Part 2: Selecting The Right Capabilities and Features For Your MRI Suite

Imaging Director's Role: 4-Part Series, Imaging Directors, MR Shielding Techniques

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...