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Advantages of low field imaging are the small-sized 5 Gauss fringe field and therefore the less static magnetic field exposure for the surrounding area, as well as less contraindications causing lower risks for the MRI safety by implemented metal and magnetic devices and equipment.
Low field systems are sometimes for restricted use, e.g. dedicated extremity scanner or open MRI devices. Open MRI devices equipped with permanent magnets are well-suited for MR guided interventions because these machines combine the lower magnetic fields of this type of magnets and the better patient access of open MRI scanner.
In some cases, the contrast of different tissues is better at lower field strength, depending on their T1 or T2 relaxation times. The disadvantage of the lower signal to noise ratio are a poor resolution and a longer scan time for a good image quality.

See also Claustrophobia, Contraindications and MRI Safety.

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Improving portable low-field MRI image quality through image-to-image translation using paired low- and high-field images
Friday, 1 December 2023   by www.nature.com    
  News & More:
Safety of Bedside Portable Low-Field Brain MRI in ECMO Patients Supported on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Friday, 18 November 2022   by www.mdpi.com    
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba develop a portable MRI system specifically for identifying wrist cartilage damage among athletes, providing a convenient means of early detection and treatment of injuries
Tuesday, 26 April 2022   by www.tsukuba.ac.jp    
This bizarre looking helmet can create better brain scans
Friday, 11 February 2022   by www.sciencedaily.com    
A low-cost and shielding-free ultra-low-field brain MRI scanner
Tuesday, 14 December 2021   by www.nature.com    
Portable MRI provides life-saving information to doctors treating strokes
Thursday, 5 August 2021   by news.yale.edu    
Synaptive Evry, an MRI for Any Space, Cleared by FDA
Thursday, 30 April 2020   by www.medgadget.com    
World's First Portable MRI Cleared by FDA
Monday, 17 February 2020   by www.medgadget.com    
Introducing a point-of-care MRI system
Tuesday, 29 October 2019   by healthcare-in-europe.com    
Opportunities in Interventional and Diagnostic Imaging by Using High-performance Low-Field-Strength MRI
Tuesday, 1 October 2019   by pubs.rsna.org    
Portable 'battlefield MRI' comes out of the lab
Thursday, 30 April 2015   by physicsworld.com    
Portable MRI could aid wounded soldiers and children in the third world
Thursday, 23 April 2015   by phys.org    
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MAGNETOM C™InfoSheet: - Devices -
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www.medical.siemens.com From Siemens Medical Systems;
A new, powerful, compact player in MRI. For both, patients and health care professionals, the mid-field has realized a giant step to cost efficient quality care. Obese patients and people with claustrophobia appreciate the comfortable side loading. The smallest pole diameter - 137 cm (54 inches) allows for optimal patient comfort.
Device Information and Specification
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Whole body
CONFIGURATION
C-shaped open MRI
Multi channel imaging, CP Head//Neck Array Coil, Body/Spine Array Coil, large, Transmit Coil
SYNCHRONIZATION
ECG/peripheral: Optional/yes, respiratory gating
PULSE SEQUENCES
SE, FLASH, FISP, IR, FIR, STIR, TrueIR/FISP, FSE, MT, SS-FSE, MT-SE, MTC, MSE, EPI, PSIF
IMAGING MODES
Single, multislice, volume study, multi angle, multi oblique
TR
Min. TR 2.81 ms
TE
Min. TE 0.98 ms
512 x 512 full screen display
MEASURING MATRIX
64 x 64 to 512 x 512
FOV
0.5 - 40 cm
MAGNET TYPE
Permanent
BORE DIAMETER
or W x H
41 cm vertical gap distance
MAGNET WEIGHT
16000 kg
H*W*D
233 x 206 x 160 cm
STRENGTH
24 mT/m
5-GAUSS FRINGE FIELD
2.2 m / 2.2 m
Passive and active
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Further Reading:
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Section 2: 510(k) Summary, MAGNETOM C! System Classification Name: Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic(.pdf)
   by www.accessdata.fda.gov    
MRI Resources 
Raman Spectroscopy - Health - Fluorescence - Service and Support - Sequences - Mobile MRI
 
MRI SafetyMRI Resource Directory:
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There are different types of contraindications that would prevent a person from being examined with an MRI scanner. MRI systems use strong magnetic fields that attract any ferromagnetic objects with enormous force. Caused by the potential risk of heating, produced from the radio frequency pulses during the MRI procedure, metallic objects like wires, foreign bodies and other implants needs to be checked for compatibility. High field MRI requires particular safety precautions. In addition, any device or MRI equipment that enters the magnet room has to be MR compatible. MRI examinations are safe and harmless, if these MRI risks are observed and regulations are followed.

Safety concerns in magnetic resonance imaging include:
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the magnetic field strength;
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possible 'missile effects' caused by magnetic forces;
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the potential for heating of body tissue due to the application of the radio frequency energy;
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the effects on implanted active devices such as cardiac pacemakers or insulin pumps;
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magnetic torque effects on indwelling metal (clips, etc.);
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the audible acoustic noise;
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danger due to cryogenic liquids;
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the application of contrast medium;
mri safety guidance
MRI Safety Guidance
It is important to remember when working around a superconducting magnet that the magnetic field is always on. Under usual working conditions the field is never turned off. Attention must be paid to keep all ferromagnetic items at an adequate distance from the magnet. Ferromagnetic objects which came accidentally under the influence of these strong magnets can injure or kill individuals in or nearby the magnet, or can seriously damage every hardware, the magnet itself, the cooling system, etc.. See MRI resources Accidents.
The doors leading to a magnet room should be closed at all times except when entering or exiting the room. Every person working in or entering the magnet room or adjacent rooms with a magnetic field has to be instructed about the dangers. This should include the patient, intensive-care staff, and maintenance-, service- and cleaning personnel, etc..
The 5 Gauss limit defines the 'safe' level of static magnetic field exposure. The value of the absorbed dose is fixed by the authorities to avoid heating of the patient's tissue and is defined by the specific absorption rate. Leads or wires that are used in the magnet bore during imaging procedures, should not form large-radius wire loops. Leg-to-leg and leg-to-arm skin contact should be prevented in order to avoid the risk of burning due to the generation of high current loops if the legs or arms are allowed to touch. The patient's skin should not be in contact with the inner bore of the magnet.
The outflow from cryogens like liquid helium is improbable during normal operation and not a real danger for patients.
The safety of MRI contrast agents is tested in drug trials and they have a high compatibility with very few side effects. The variations of the side effects and possible contraindications are similar to X-ray contrast medium, but very rare. In general, an adverse reaction increases with the quantity of the MRI contrast medium and also with the osmolarity of the compound.

See also 5 Gauss Fringe Field, 5 Gauss Line, Cardiac Risks, Cardiac Stent, dB/dt, Legal Requirements, Low Field MRI, Magnetohydrodynamic Effect, MR Compatibility, MR Guided Interventions, Claustrophobia, MRI Risks and Shielding.
Radiology-tip.comradRadiation Safety,  Ionizing Radiation
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Further Reading:
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MRI Safety
2001   by www.fda.gov    
What MRI Sequences Produce the Highest Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), and Is There Something We Should Be Doing to Reduce the SAR During Standard Examinations?
Thursday, 16 April 2015   by www.ajronline.org    
Contrast Agents: Safety Profile
   by www.clinical-mri.com    
  News & More:
How safe is 7T MRI for patients with neurosurgical implants?
Thursday, 17 November 2022   by healthimaging.com    
Newer Heart Devices Safe During MRI
Monday, 23 August 2004   by www.hospimedica.com    
Study: Face Masks Unsafe in MRI Machines
Wednesday, 13 July 2022   by www.laboratoryequipment.com    
COVID-19: Attention shifts to MRI infection control
Thursday, 9 July 2020   by https://www.auntminnieeurope.com/index.aspx?sec=ser§sub=def§pag=dis§ItemID=619012    
FDA Releases New Guidance On Establishing Safety, Compatibility Of Passive Implants In MR Environments
Tuesday, 16 December 2014   by www.meddeviceonline.com    
Modern Implantable Heart Devices Safe For Use In MRI Scans
Wednesday, 16 March 2005   by www.sciencedaily.com    
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Signa OpenSpeed™InfoSheet: - Devices -
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www.gehealthcare.com/usen/mr/open_speed/index.html From GE Healthcare;
a friendly and less confining appearance targets the 7% of individuals who refuse to have an MRI because of claustrophobia. This open MRI system is also up to three times faster than other scanners, therefore the Signa OpenSpeed™ reducing exam time and scheduling issues. In addition, a swing table provides better access and supports up to 500 pounds.
Device Information and Specification
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Whole body
CONFIGURATION
Integrated transmit and receive body coil; 4 channel head array, 8 channel CTL array, 2 channel shoulder array, 3 channel large extremity array, 3 channel small extremity array, 4 channel foot array, 3 channel wrist array, 4 channel breast array
SYNCHRONIZATION
Standard cardiac gating, ECG/peripheral, respiratory gating
PULSE SEQUENCES
Standard: SE, IR, 2D/3D GRE and SPGR, Angiography: 2D/3D TOF, 2D/3D Phase Contrast;; 2D/3D FSE, 2D/3D FGRE and FSPGR, SSFP, FLAIR, EPI, optional: 2D/3D Fiesta, FGRET, Spiral, Tensor
IMAGING MODES
Localizer, single slice, multislice, volume, fast, POMP, multi slab, cine
TR
1.3 to 12000 msec in increments of 1 msec
TE
0.4 to 2000 msec in increments of 1 msec
SINGLE/MULTI SLICE
Simultaneous scan and reconstruction;; 100 images/second with Reflex 100
1cm to 40 cm continuous
2D: 0.8mm - 20mm 3D: 0.1mm - 20mm
1280 x 1024
MEASURING MATRIX
128x512 steps 32 phase//freq.
PIXEL INTENSITY
256 gray levels
0.08 mm; 0.02 mm optional
175 x 85 x 447 cm
MAGNET WEIGHT
8256 kg
H*W*D
530 x 175 x 250 cm
POWER REQUIREMENTS
200 - 480, 3-phase
COOLING SYSTEM TYPE
Liquid helium
0.03 L/hr, holds 300 L
STRENGTH
25 mT/m
5-GAUSS FRINGE FIELD
4.7 m/ 3.8 m
Computerized passive shimming during magnet setup, autoshim per series with automatic table motion to magnet isocenter for each prescription
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MR Surgical Suite, Improving surgical procedure quality (.pdf)
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Signa Profile™InfoSheet: - Devices -
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www.gehealthcare.com/usen/mr/profilei/index.html From GE Healthcare;
the New Signa Profile/i is a patient friendly open MRI system that virtually eliminates patient anxiety and claustrophobia, without compromising diagnostic utility.
Device Information and Specification
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Whole body
CONFIGURATION
Integrated transmit body coil, body flex sizes: M, L, XL, quadrature, head coil quadrature, 4 channel neurovascular array, 8 channel CTL array, quad. c-spine, 2 channel shoulder array, extremity coil, 3 channel wrist array, 4 channel breast array, 6, 9, 11 inch general purpose loop coils
SYNCHRONIZATION
Standard cardiac gating, ECG/peripheral, respiratory gating
PULSE SEQUENCES
Standard: SE, IR, 2D/3D GRE and SPGR, Angiography: 2D/3D TOF, 2D/3D phase contrast; 2D/3D FSE, 2D/3D FRFSE, FGRE and FSPGR, SSFP, FLAIR, EPI, optional: 2D/3D Fiesta, fat/water separation, T1 FLAIR
IMAGING MODES
Localizer, single slice, multislice, volume, fast, POMP, multi slab, cine, slice and frequency zip, extended dynamic range, tailored RF
TR
6 to 12000 msec in increments of 1 msec
TE
1.3 to 2000 msec in increments of 1 msec
SINGLE/MULTI SLICE
Simultaneous scan and reconstruction;; 80 images/second reconstruction
3cm to 40 cm continuous
2D: 2.7mm - 20mm 3D: 0.2mm - 5mm
1280 x 1024
MEASURING MATRIX
128x512 steps 32 phase//freq.
PIXEL INTENSITY
256 gray levels
0.08 mm; 0.02 mm optional
MAGNET TYPE
Permanent
120 x 44 cm
MAGNET WEIGHT
10,000 kg w/gradient enclosure
H*W*D
147 x 214 x 193 cm
POWER REQUIREMENTS
200 - 480, 3-phase
COOLING SYSTEM TYPE
None required
STRENGTH
15 mT/m
5-GAUSS FRINGE FIELD
1.7 m/1.7 m
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