MRI Phantoms and Control of Image Quality Generating accurately rendered images is paramount to any radiological practice. The use of MRI phantoms in calibration and quality control ensures better image generation to make accurate diagnosis of diseases. In this article we are going to talk … Read more
Learn about RF Shielding for MRI Scanners MRI scanners use radio frequencies and magnetic fields to produce images of bones, ligaments, and vascular structures in the human body. Because of the radiofrequencies used in image production, MRI scanners require expensive RF shielding to prevent outside … Read more
Should your department consider both, superconducting and open MRI scanners? MRI scanners have come a long way since the late 70s and the technology continues to evolve. State of the art-units have higher Tesla strengths, quicker scan times, and enhanced software for real time imaging. … Read more
CT Scanner Maintenance: Calibration CT units are the premier imaging tool for all imaging departments throughout the world. They are used in diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures. Therefore CT Scanner calibration is fundamental to ensure high imaging quality. According to iDATA Research, there are over … Read more
The three things that can go wrong with General X-ray collimator heads When working with X-ray tubes and images very little thought is given to the collimator head which is a significant part to the X-ray unit. Collimators contain a series of mirrors, lights and … Read more
Full size and mini C-Arms: What are the differences and what are they used for? Full-size C-Arms Full-size C-arms are more powerful and have more room to accommodate different parts of the body. There are many brands and types to choose from, for example, the … Read more
Learn how to identify the 5 most common C-arm problems and what to do about them The good news is that most of the problems can be fixed by following a few simple steps listed below. Otherwise, the hospital biomed team or qualified service engineer … Read more
General rad rooms have just gotten smarter with Quantum’s wide selection of smart rad room digital systems General rad rooms have just gotten smarter with Quantum’s wide selection of smart rad room digital systems. All Quantum Rad rooms are compatible with both DR and CR … Read more
Learn how to extent the life of your C-Arm battery Plugging in the C-arm every day will extend the battery life of your C-arm and keep it operating to it’s peak capacity. C-arms are expensive, massive pieces of equipment that require a lot of power … Read more
Learn about C-Arm image acquisition and how it works Image acquisition on a mobile C-arm for fluoroscopy procedures is either done via an image intensifier (ii) or a flat plate detector. Early models of stationary flouro units were either mounted to the floor or the … Read more
MRI Phantoms and Control of Image Quality Tesla is a SI (International System) unit of measurement for magnetic field strength and was named after the Serbian born scientist Nikola Tesla. One Tesla is equal to 10,000 gauss. The earth’s magnetic field is about 0.5 Super … Read more
MRI Phantoms and Control of Image Quality Let’s dispel a common misconception about the zero boil off MRI Scanner. The refills of liquid helium are still required but not as much as the earlier models. The current cooling technology has improved on MRI units since … Read more