If there’s any one driver inspiring MRI suite design today, it’s the patient experience. When you combine patient focus with traditional concerns (including MRI noise and MRI safety) it’s clear the relationship between the architect and RF shielding vendor can help...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...