MRI

MRIs Provide Safe, Comfortable, Accurate Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets, radio waves and a computer to construct pictures of the body depicting details that can’t be seen using other imaging techniques. It is one of the safest imaging techniques available because it uses magnetic signals to see through the body instead of exposing the patient to radiation. In addition to safety, MRIs offer a number of other significant patient benefits including:

• Early detection of many conditions
• Excellent information from detailed images
• No known harmful side effects
• Non-invasive procedure

Our team members’ compassion and understanding help maximize patient comfort during an MRI exam. At many of our imaging centers, we offer a wide variety of comfort services designed specifically to lessen anxiety patients often experience when getting an MRI or imaging exam. These services include: video goggles for movie viewing; headphones with your choice of music; soft lighting and soothing nature-themed surroundings and colors; aromatherapy; reflexology and massage therapy.

State-of-the-Art MRI Technology Increases Image Clarity and Patient Comfort

When it comes to MRI technology, the higher the field strength is (the power of the scanner’s magnet), the clearer the image and the better the detail. And, of course, the clearer the image, the easier it is for your physician to make an accurate diagnosis.

Morton Plant Mease makes a variety of MRI technologies available to patients and their physicians. These technologies include open and conventional MRI, as well as high-field, open MRI. For example:

• 1.5 High-Field Open MRI
  Bardmoor Imaging Center and Carlisle Imaging Center boast the world’s most powerful 1.5 high field open MRI, combining image quality that’s every bit as good as a 1.5 conventional MRI with the open MRI technology that gives patients the comfort they deserve.
• 3T MRI
  The most advanced MRI technology is the new 3T magnetic resonance imaging MRI system available at Mease Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Imaging and Morton Plant Hospital Outpatient Imaging. Officially called the MAGNETOM Trio™ from Siemens Medical Solutions, the 3T MRI eliminates the need for patient repositioning during a MRI, provides even greater enhanced image quality, and opens new doors to applications, including abdominal, cardiac, spine, orthopedic and whole-body scanning.

At Morton Plant Mease Health Care, we’re committed to making the most advanced MRI technology available to our patients and to maintaining the highest level of imaging excellence.