Open AccessMaking Magnets More Attractive
Author(s) -
Christina L. Brunnquell,
Michael N. Hoff,
Niranjan Balu,
Xuan V. Nguyen,
Murat Alp Öztek,
David R. Haynor
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
topics in magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.547
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1536-1004
pISSN - 0899-3459
DOI - 10.1097/rmr.0000000000000246
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , magnet , medical physics , image quality , computer science , quality (philosophy) , radiology , medicine , computer vision , engineering , physics , mechanical engineering , image (mathematics) , quantum mechanics
Patient comfort is an important factor of a successful magnetic resonance (MR) examination, and improvements in the patient's MR scanning experience can contribute to improved image quality, diagnostic accuracy, and efficiency in the radiology department, and therefore reduced cost. Magnet designs that are more open and accessible, reduced auditory noise of MR examinations, light and flexible radiofrequency (RF) coils, and faster motion-insensitive imaging techniques can all significantly improve the patient experience in MR imaging. In this work, we review the design, development, and implementation of these physics and engineering approaches to improve patient comfort.