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Update on MRI

Update on MRI. Kevin Carter, DO. 3 Tesla Imaging. Advantages: Improved image resolution. Quicker examinations. Better patient care. Cautions Not all implanted medical devices approved for 1.5 T imaging are compatible with 3T. Large Bore Imaging. Helps claustrophobic patients

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Update on MRI

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  1. Update on MRI Kevin Carter, DO

  2. 3 Tesla Imaging • Advantages: • Improved image resolution. • Quicker examinations. • Better patient care. • Cautions • Not all implanted medical devices approved for 1.5 T imaging are compatible with 3T

  3. Large Bore Imaging Helps claustrophobic patients Can accommodate larger patients up to 550 pounds

  4. Orthopedic Specialty Series • Biomet Signature System Protocol • Conformis Protocol • Other Protocols

  5. Liver Imaging • Eovist

  6. Breast MRI

  7. From: Saslow et al.American Cancer Society Guidelines for Breast Screening with MRI as an Adjunct to Mammography CA Cancer J Clin 2007; 57:75-89.

  8. Thank You

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