Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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PRESENTED BY: SAMEER NAIGAONKER

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to investigate the anatomy and function of the body in both health and disease. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to form images of the body. The technique is widely used in hospitals for medical diagnosis, staging of disease and for follow-ups.

Costs
The MRI scanner is a short tunnel which is open at both

ends; the patient lies on a motorized bed which is moved inside the scanner. Consequently, the combination of being put in an enclosed space and the loud noises that are made by the magnets can make some people feel claustrophobic while they are having an MRI scan. MRI scanners can be affected by movement, making them unsuitable for investigating problems such as mouth tumors because coughing or swallowing can make the resulting images less clear.

Contd..
Review and reporting of the examination is conducted at

the diagnostic console; supervision of the oncological MRI examination by a trained radiologist or radiographer is crucial to ensure adequate image quality to obtain satisfactory diagnostic information. This radiations are more harmful to the radiologist. MRI images can suffer geometric distortions due to issues such as variations in the magnetic field strength.

Benefits
The images are so precise that they often provide as much

information as directly looking at the tissues. For this reason, the use of MRI could reduce the number of diagnostic procedures a patient needs to undergo. MRI does not involve the use of ionizing radiation and the magnetic fields it involves are not known to be harmful. Scans are particularly useful for showing soft tissue structures, such as ligaments and cartilage, and organs such as the brain, heart and eyes.

Locating Resources
Hitachi Airis II or Airis Elite Siemens Magnetom Open C, GE Ovation Philips Panorama

Creating Infrastructure
The magnetic field of current MRI magnets ranges from 0.3-3.0

tesla. The magnetic field of the Earth (yes, the ENTIRE planet) is approximately 5.0* 10^-5 Tesla. The magnetic fields of our MRIs are anywhere from 1,660 to 60,000 times stronger than that of the world on which they sit. Special Infrastructure is required.
Contact a shielding vendor Test for AC/DC interference Test for RF interference Test for vibration

Transport
Traditionally a custom made steel lined wood crate or

transport box is built to reduce or eliminate the possibility of the magnetic pull affecting anything in close proximity. These specialized shipping crates can cost around $10,000. Any permanent magnet MRI more than .2T in strength could be wrapped in silicon steel sheeting.

Uncertainty increases with complexity

Danger to Yourself If the permanent magnet that was not

properly shielded when an unexperienced team began to move it, it can cause great harms Danger to Computer Equipment The powerful force of these magnets can erase data and critical code stored in computers when in close proximity to the magnet. Danger to Your Wallet Permanent magnets have been known to wipe out the data on bank cards, hotel keys, or anything else that utilizes a magnetic strip on the back. Leave your wallet, keys, and cell phone in a safe place. Danger to the Unsuspecting Public It would be unfortunate if a permanent magnet were to interfere with an innocent bystanders pacemaker. The magnetic field travels with the magnet.