The Difference Between Mobile and In-House MRIs

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The Difference Between Mobile and In-House MRIs
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By Vikki Harmonay
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More and more hospitals and clinics are choosing
Mobile MRI Systems versus building an MRI Suite
in their facility. Why? MRI vs Mobile II Well,
sometimes its just too expensive to build an MRI
Suite. Sometimes you need a temporary solution as
you build that MRI Suite. Before you make a
definitive decision about whether or not Mobile
MRI is a good solution for you, lets take a
close look at some of the myths and
misconceptions between fixed MRI Suites and
Mobile MRI solutions.
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Image Quality Some healthcare professionals are
under the impression that the images from a
mobile scanner arent as good as those from an
MRI Suite. However, image quality is determined
by three factors the equipment thats being used
in the hospital versus the mobile solution, the
software, and the skills of the technician who is
operating the medical imaging equipment. If you
are using a similar type of scanner with a
similarly skilled technician, the image quality
should be the same. However, some software offers
more options, so again, all things being equal,
your images should be comparable.
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Patient Experience It goes without saying that
the patient experience in an MRI Suite will be
different from that with a Mobile MRI. There
isnt always space for a changing room in a
Mobile MRI, meaning the patient will have to
prepare for the scan inside the adjacent building
or facility. In-house MRI Suites have much more
elaborate audio systems with satellite radio and
other technologies, while Mobile MRIs usually
have CD players and FM Radio.
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Technologist Experience If a technologist has to
use a Mobile MRI instead of the usual MRI Suite,
they may need additional training in order to
learn how to use the new technology or software.
In some circumstances the coil may be different
than what the technologist is used to working
with and may need training to adapt. Its all
about making sure the equipment is in good
working order and the technologist has been
adequately trained to operate it.
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Talk to An Expert Whether you offer an MRI Suite
or Mobile MRI unit, you want to be confident that
you are providing the medical imaging your
patients need. Atlantis Worldwide has been
helping healthcare professionals choose the right
medical imaging equipment to fit their
performance needs and budget limitations.
Oftentimes, a used or refurbished MRI, CT Scanner
or other medical imaging device is the perfect
solution. Talk to Atlantis Worldwide
today. Contact Us Today!
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