
MRI Noise: Put a Damper on It!
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...MRI Environments that are Environmentally Friendly
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...
Increased Seismic Activity, Building Codes & Your MRI Suite
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...