Personal Narrative: The First Human Body MRI

If you are this type of doctor you have to make sure all of the scanning images are very clear and readable. Next, you have to decide which images show the healthiest or pathological areas. Then, you have to observe and read over the results and care of the patient during the scanning procedures and make sure you get the correct data for the right person. They

At MD Anderson, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care, not only by being there for a patient’s cancer journey but also by acquiring the best technology and state-of-the-art imaging equipment available. Although closed-bore scanners are the industry standard and wide bore scanners are usually recommended to patients who are overweight or experience claustrophobia, we offer equipment that not only accommodates all patients but provides high-quality imaging to doctors: wide bore MRI scanners.

The patient remains comfortable with no powder or messy impression material. He or she can breathe and swallow normally during the digital 3D scan, and the results can be seen immediately onscreen. Research shows it takes from 20 – 30 minutes less time per patient to get an accurate mold and there is more than a half an hour less time per patient for adjustments later because the form is so accurate.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the 1970s to 1980s to present day. Has served as a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form detailed pictures of the body for both health and disease. In the MRI scanners, there are strong magnetic fields, radio waves, and field gradients in order to generate images of the inside of the body and appear on a screen. MRI and X-rays are not the same. MRI scans take more time, are louder, and usually require that the body goes into a narrow tube. While X-ray scans take less time, aren’t really loud, and don’t involve a narrow

The MRI equipment uses technology, which enables high-resolution 3D imaging with a lot of clarity. This technology makes it easier to detect and diagnose conditions such as blockages in blood

MRI technicians use cutting-edge technology to create high quality, three dimensional images of organs and tissues inside the body to study

As my sweaty hands lay on top of my stomach, I glanced at what seemed to be the end of the machine. The only section that was lit and in my mind, the only part of me that was safe. I had gone through this twice already, but I hadn’t made it inside the MRI machine and never thought I would.

The duration for each appointment should include actual time needed to conduct the scan as well as set-up and transition time. The technologist should not retrieve or escort the patient from and to the front desk. I would recommend having a transport person that conducts dual task. The task should include, transporting patient to and from the technologist, assisting walk-in patients. In order to decrease the lead time from scan to reading of MRI, I recommend installing an electronic medical record system. This will allow the radiologist to read the scan in real time. Outsourcing the transcription of reports should be eliminated. The electronic medical system will allow the radiologist to document and sign reports. It also prevent records from being transported to the scheduling center; reducing the number of times the patient information is touch as well as improving communication. By conducting the task in-house allows Quinte to save money. Quinte MRI facility is a 24 hour facility. I would recommend closing the facility on Saturday and Sunday due the lack of scans

The current backlog is caused by the increasing demand for MRI scans in Adelaide County, the inconsistent capacity of the MRI machine, the sole MR technologist and the inefficient scheduling process. Obviously there is a much higher demand of scans that the limited capacity of the MRI machine and the only one MR technologist can complete. The rated capacity of the MRI machine was two patients per hour but the actual number of scans in any period of time depended on the types of exams being performed. A typical exam takes from 30-45 minutes although some exams could be completed in 10 minutes. 25% of the scans usually require a contrast (more detailed image) which is projected to take 15 extra minutes on average.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a way of medically imaging the body with the use of a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves. (1) As image quality of MRI continues to improve, more MRI exams are being ordered. Increasing MRI exams leads to increased wait times. Due to current wait lists, the health status of patients may decrease, influencing the type of treatment the patient will require once removed from the wait list. (7) The advances in technology have increased in the past decade, with MRI procedures are vastly growing to provide superior diagnostic quality compared to other modalities. New technologies are also allowing for faster scan times and further increased image quality. (9)

First week at High Point Regional Hospital was a bit nervous. I didn’t know how the technologists there would interact with me. I worked with Kim, Sonya, and Debbie. All of them seems alright to me. On Tuesday, I didn’t scan anything, I mostly observed the technologists. I helped prep the room, wiped down the table, and put on a new sheet on the table . I’ve learned that the way they scanned their lumbar spine here are different than in Lexington Medical Center. Here, when scanning lumbar, it should only cover 5 disk space, top and bottom field of view (FOV) doesn’t overlap. High Point Regional Hospital has 2 MRI machine; a Siemen Espree and the old Siemen Symphony. Lexington Medical Center has Siemen Aera (newer machine), images are

Medical imaging, how interesting is that, it’s a tool that helps go into depth about how the brain is functioning, and how it has developed. Medical imaging has many great and useful resources. Imagine how great it will be if medical imaging would develop even more than we have it today, we can find many new ways of discovering---BEYOND what we have already discovered. According to Kunio Doi in his article titled, “Diagnostic Imaging over the Last 50 years: Research and Development in the Medical Imaging Science and Technology,” indicates “In the last 50 years imaging has grown to a high state of high level;” as a matter of fact technology we have today can become an even more successful resource in a matter of years. Mary Lou Jepsen in her

The purpose of this project was to not only to create an orientation packet for the incoming student technologist but to help me understand more about locations in my facility that I might not have visited prior to this project. Also, to get acquainted with key figures to understand their background in radiology and for those to get more acquainted with me for future employment possibilities.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or commonly known as MRI, is a technique used in medicine for producing images of tissues inside the body. It is an important diagnostic tool because it enables physicians to identify abnormal tissue without opening the body through surgery. MRI lets physicians see through bones and organs. MRI does not expose the patient to radiation, unlike tests that use X-rays. MRI provides an unparallel view inside the human body. It is the method of choice for the

MRI technology is a useful technique in the medical industry, there are many advantages to its use and for the most part the disadvantages of its use are minimal. They are great because they provide very detailed diagnostic pictures of most of the important organs and tissues in one’s body. They are also capable of showing unique information that other tests are unable to show. They are generally painless. Furthermore, they do not use radiation and are therefore suitable for use in children and pregnant women. Although there are many good attributes to MRI’s, there are still disadvantages to its use. For one, many people are claustrophobic and being in an MRI can become very uncomfortable for them. In addition, the MRI makes a tremendous amount of noise. Often patients are given earplugs or stereo headphones in attempt to muffle the noise.