Why Use Different Scanners?
We are a unique diagnostic centre in
that we are able to offer clinical scanning at a variety
of magnetic strengths (measured in Teslas), on different
magnets and fields (vertical and horizontal). We currently utilise a High Field OPEN Panorama, 3.0 Tesla Achieva, 1.5 Tesla Achieva and 1.5 Tesla Intera. Our scanners receive software and hardware upgrades regularly to incorporate new technologies.
All referrals are seen by our Superintendents
and Consultants where appropriate, prior to booking,
to ensure your referral is directed toward a scanner
which will offer you the best possible pictures, in
the fastest time. It is important to be able to scan
people quickly as most patients find it impossible to
lie still for very long periods, and unfortunately MR
images are badly affected by movement – rather
like a photograph.
There are many reasons for directing
work towards a certain MR system including required
resolution, field of view, speed, isocentric imaging,
tissue saturation, body area, claustrophobia, comfort
and of course referrer or patient choice. Please be
assured that we are experts in MRI and will be looking
to take scans in the most appropriate way to aid diagnosis.
