Article courtesy of Sime Darby Healthcare

The 3.0Tesla MRI System is an innovative and advanced scanning modality that enhances the quality of patient care.

24 May 2009 - Wide strides in technology, especially in the field of medicine, have led to many advances in patient diagnosis and care. Of particular interest here is the advances in the field of medical imaging. Take the example of the 3.0Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System. It’s an evolution in magnetic resonance imaging technology that enables faster and higher-resolution scans, resulting in better image quality and potentially more accurate diagnoses. In addition, patients will appreciate its many comfort-related features.

The system offers many innovative applications, especially in functional neurological imaging, musculoskeletal and abdominal imaging, as well as contrast-enhanced angiography and spectroscopic imaging. The 3.0T enables clinicians to see anatomical structures and details that are simply not visible at lower field strengths.

Because of the level of detail it provides, the 3.0T can assist radiologists and physicians in the early diagnosis of a variety of medical conditions, including brain and nervous system disorders, and organ disease. The wide patient opening (as opposed to the more claustrophobic feel in older imaging machines), fast scan times, and accurate scans that reduce the need for re-scanning all contribute to a patient-friendly design.

For doctors and patients who understand that the latest technology can improve outcomes, the 3.0T MRI system, coupled with the Ambient Experience Suite, represents what they have been looking for: modern innovative technology that provides exceptional image quality in the most patient-friendly environment.

The Ambient Experience Suite allows patients to instantaneously personalise the lighting, projected images and other elements of the examination room, giving them a greater sense of comfort and control.

Using a tablet PC to choose the theme before entering the room, patients can select soothing images for projection on the walls and ceiling, accompanied by corresponding sounds, such as an underwater seascape or mountain scene complete with migrating geese. Wrapping the patient in an experience of their choosing changes the setting from a cold clinical room to an environment that puts him at ease.

By incorporating leading-edge consulting and design elements, advanced medical technology, sophisticated lighting, and consumer-friendly electronics, the Ambient Experience Suite creates a soothing and pleasing environment for hospital patients of all ages.

The following are some of the areas in medicine that the system can offer an advantage:

• Neuro-imaging of epilepsy
• Prostate Cancer
• MRI scans in hand and wrist surgery
• MRI scans in orthopaedic surgery

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