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Tuesday, January 25, 2005
ACR - MRI snaps clear, detailed pictures
ACR - MRI snaps clear, detailed pictures: "What is an MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging uses radio frequency waves and a strong magnetic field, rather than x-rays, to provide clear, detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues.
What are some common MRI uses?
Because an MRI procedure can give such clear pictures of soft tissue structures near and around bones, it is the most sensitive examination for spinal and joint problems.
MRI is used to diagnose sports-related injuries, especially those affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and wrist. The images allow doctors to see even very small tears and injuries to ligaments and muscles.
Organs of the chest and abdomen, including lungs, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas and abdominal vessels can be examined in high detail with MRI, enabling diagnosis and evaluation of tumors and functional disorders.
What do patients experience during an MRI procedure?
MRI causes no pain, but some patients can find it uncomfortable to remain still during the examination. Some experience a sense of being closed in, though the more open construction of newer MRI systems, including the one at Markham Stouffville Hospital, has done much to reduce this reaction
If a contrast injection is needed, there may be discomfort at the injection site, and patients may have a cool sensation at the site during the injection. Most bothersome to many patients are the loud tapping or knocking noises heard at certain phases of imaging. Ear plugs may help.
Who interprets the results and how do patients obtain them?
A radiologist, who is a physician experienced in MRI and other radiology examinations, analyses images and sends a signed report with his or her interpretation to the patient''s personal physician. The patient receives MRI results from the referring physician "
Jan 22,2005
Joan Ransberry
Magnetic resonance imaging uses radio frequency waves and a strong magnetic field, rather than x-rays, to provide clear, detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues.
What are some common MRI uses?
Because an MRI procedure can give such clear pictures of soft tissue structures near and around bones, it is the most sensitive examination for spinal and joint problems.
MRI is used to diagnose sports-related injuries, especially those affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and wrist. The images allow doctors to see even very small tears and injuries to ligaments and muscles.
Organs of the chest and abdomen, including lungs, liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas and abdominal vessels can be examined in high detail with MRI, enabling diagnosis and evaluation of tumors and functional disorders.
What do patients experience during an MRI procedure?
MRI causes no pain, but some patients can find it uncomfortable to remain still during the examination. Some experience a sense of being closed in, though the more open construction of newer MRI systems, including the one at Markham Stouffville Hospital, has done much to reduce this reaction
If a contrast injection is needed, there may be discomfort at the injection site, and patients may have a cool sensation at the site during the injection. Most bothersome to many patients are the loud tapping or knocking noises heard at certain phases of imaging. Ear plugs may help.
Who interprets the results and how do patients obtain them?
A radiologist, who is a physician experienced in MRI and other radiology examinations, analyses images and sends a signed report with his or her interpretation to the patient''s personal physician. The patient receives MRI results from the referring physician "
Jan 22,2005
Joan Ransberry
QA Questionnaire from ACR
Here's one I printed out. Overall things look good so far, just need to find out when all this hoopla takes place.
Did you take your wallet out?
One ACR phantom for MRI $730
One magnet onsite (discount for second) $2100
MRI physicist to verify results $500
ACR Accreditation for your MRI facility .. Priceless
Or, in my case filmless, paperless, occasionally helpless.
ACR - Frequently Asked Questions
One magnet onsite (discount for second) $2100
MRI physicist to verify results $500
ACR Accreditation for your MRI facility .. Priceless
Or, in my case filmless, paperless, occasionally helpless.
ACR - Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday, January 22, 2005
ACR - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Accreditation Program
Since I've been giving the task of ACR Accreditation, my first link will be to the ACR. The physicist will be onsite Feb.9 so the countdown has begun.
Gotta get to know the Toshiba 1.5T a little better, too. Most of my training has been mainly of the OTJ type. Surprised?
Gotta get to know the Toshiba 1.5T a little better, too. Most of my training has been mainly of the OTJ type. Surprised?
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