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MR Guided InterventionsMRI Resource Directory:
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Possible MR guided interventions are breast MRI, liver and bone biopsies. Open MRI is advantageous to guide interventional procedures because this type of MRI scanner provides a better patient access.
Before the MRI guided biopsy is started, all the necessary precautions ensuring normal sterile and safe conditions for an intervention have to be performed. This includes the special safety issues concerning MRI surroundings and special equipment, like non-magnetic biopsy needles, localization tools (e.g. wires to mark lesions prior to surgery with breast MRI guidance) etc.

See also 5 Gauss Line, Contraindications, Low Field MRI, MR Compatibility, Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound and Computer Aided Detection.
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Further Reading:
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NeuroArm Robot Promises to Revolutionise MRI-guided Neurosurgery
Wednesday, 7 November 2007   by www.medgadget.com    
Magnetic resonance imaging guided musculoskeletal interventions
at 0.23T
2002
Physics of MRI Safety
   by www.aapm.org    
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AI analysis finds younger AFib patients benefit from MRI-guided ablation treatments
Friday, 25 August 2023   by www.eurekalert.org    
Theranostic nano-platform for MRI-guided synergistic therapy against breast cancer
Monday, 26 September 2022   by phys.org    
Magnetic seeds used to heat and kill cancer
Tuesday, 1 February 2022   by www.sciencedaily.com    
What is the effect of MRI with targeted biopsies on the rate of patients discontinuing active surveillance? A reflection of the use of MRI in the PRIAS study
Thursday, 8 April 2021   by www.docwirenews.com    
Modeling of Active Shimming of Metallic Needles for Interventional MRI
Monday, 29 June 2020   by pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov    
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Confirmatory Biopsy for Initiating Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer
Wednesday, 11 September 2019   by jamanetwork.com    
FDA clears ViewRay's next-gen, MRI-guided radiation therapy device
Tuesday, 28 February 2017   by www.fiercebiotech.com    
Siemens, U. of Twente Biopsy Robot Promises Greater Precision, Less Cost
Friday, 22 January 2016   by www.meddeviceonline.com    
Magnetic resonance-guided motorized transcranial ultrasound system for blood-brain barrier permeabilization along arbitrary trajectories in rodents
Thursday, 24 December 2015   by www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov    
New MRI-Guided Catheter Shows Major Potential for Stroke Treatment
Tuesday, 29 December 2015   by www.radiology.ucsf.edu    
Polish study on MRI-ultrasound for targeted prostate biopsy wins CEM award
Tuesday, 12 November 2013   by medicalxpress.com    
C4 Imaging Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Positive-Signal MRI Marker - Sirius™
Friday, 6 December 2013   by www.digitaljournal.com    
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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;
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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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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    
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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    
MRI Resources 
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Open MRIForum -
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Open MRI scanners have been developed for people who are anxious or obese or for examination of small parts of the body, such as the extremities (knee, shoulder). In addition, some systems offer imaging in different positions and sequences of movements. The basic technology of an open MRI machine is similar to that of a traditional MRI device. The major difference for the patient is that instead of lying in a narrow tunnel, the imaging table has more space around the body so that the magnet does not completely surround the person being tested.
Types of constructions:
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Semi open high field MRI scanners provide an ultra short bore (tunnel) and widely flared ends. In this type of MRI systems, patients lie with the head in the space outside the bore, if for example the hips are examined.
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Open low field MRI machines have often a wide open design, e.g. an open C-arm scanner is shaped like two large discs separated by a large pillar. Patients have an open sided feeling and more space around them allows a wider range of positions.
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Advanced open MRI scanners combine the advantages of both, the high field strength, newest gradient technology and wide open design. Even scans of patients in upright, weight-bearing positions are possible (e.g. Upright™ MRI formerly Stand-Up MRI).

Difficulties with a traditional MRI scan include claustrophobia and patient size or, for health related reasons, patients who are not able to receive this type of diagnostic test. The MRI unit is a limited space, and some patients may be too large to fit in a narrow tunnel. In addition, weight limits can restrict the use of some scanners. The open MRI magnet has become the best option for those patients.
All of the highest resolution MRI scanners are tunnels and tend to accentuate the claustrophobic reaction. While patients may find the open MRI scanners easier to tolerate, some machines use a lower field magnet and generates lower image quality or have longer scan time. The better performance of an advanced open MRI scanner allows good image quality caused by the higher signal to noise ratio with maximum patient comfort.

See also Claustrophobia, MRI scan and Knee MRI.
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Further Reading:
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Open MRI scanners reduce anxiety in patients
Thursday, 8 September 2011   by www.mtbeurope.info    
  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    
Esaote Obtains EC MDR Certification for the New Magnifico Open Total-body Magnetic Resonance System
Sunday, 5 December 2021   by www.itnonline.com    
World's First Portable MRI Cleared by FDA
Monday, 17 February 2020   by www.medgadget.com    
How Much Does an Open MRI Cost?
Tuesday, 1 January 2019   by health.costhelper.com    
Radiographer's Lego Open MRI Product Idea Reaches New Milestone
Monday, 11 November 2019   by www.itnonline.com    
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Signa SP 0.5T™ Open ConfigurationInfoSheet: - Devices -
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www.gehealthcare.com/usen/mr/index.html From GE Healthcare;
The Signa SP 0.5T™ is an open MRI magnet that is designed for use in interventional radiology and intra-operative imaging. The vertical gap configuration increases patient positioning options, improves patient observation, and allows continuous access to the patient during imaging. The magnet enclosure also incorporates an intercom, patient observation video camera, laser patient alignment lights, and task lighting in the imaging volume.
Device Information and Specification
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Whole body
CONFIGURATION
Open
Integrated transmit and receive body coil; optional rotational body coil, head; other coils optional; open architecture makes system compatible with a wide selection of coilsarray
SYNCHRONIZATION
Standard cardiac gating, ECG/peripheral, respiratory gating
PULSE SEQUENCES
Standard: SE, IR, 2D/3D GRE and SPGR, 2D/3D TOF, 2D/3D FSE, 2D/3D FGRE and FSPGR, SSFP, FLAIR, EPI, optional: 2D/3D Fiesta, true chem sat, fat/water separation, single shot diffusion EPI
IMAGING MODES
Localizer, single slice, multislice, volume, fast, POMP, multi slab, cine, slice and frequency zip, extended dynamic range, tailored RF
TR
1.3 to 12000 msec in increments of 1 msec
TE
0.4 to 2000 msec in increments of 1 msec
3cm to 40 cm continuous
2D: 1.4mm - 20mm 3D: 0.2mm - 20mm
1280 x 1024
MEASURING MATRIX
128x512 steps 32 phase//freq.
PIXEL INTENSITY
256 gray levels
60 x 58 cm
POWER REQUIREMENTS
200 - 480, 3-phase
COOLING SYSTEM TYPE
Liquid helium
0.03 L/hr, holds 300 L
STRENGTH
12 mT/m
Active
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MR Surgical Suite, Improving surgical procedure quality (.pdf)
   by www3.gehealthcare.com    
MRI Resources 
Collections - Safety Products - Services and Supplies - Implant and Prosthesis pool - Service and Support - Open Directory Project
 
Altaire™InfoSheet: - Devices -
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www.hitachimed.com/products/altaire.asp From Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.;
the AIRIS made its debut in 1995. Hitachi followed up with the AIRIS II system, which has proven equally successfully. 'All told, Hitachi has installed more than 1,000 MRI systems in the U.S., holding more than 17 percent of the total U.S. MRI installed base, and more than half of the installed base of open MR systems,' says Antonio Garcia, Frost and Sullivan industry research analyst. Now Altaire employs a blend of innovative Hitachi features called VOSI™ technology, optimizing each sub-system's performance in concert with the other sub-systems, to give the seamless mix of high-field performance and the patient comfort, especially for claustrophobic patients, of open MR systems.

Device Information and Specification
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Whole body
CONFIGURATION
Vertical Field, Open MRI
DualQuad T/R Body Coil, MA Head, MA C-Spine, MA Shoulder, MA Wrist, MA CTL Spine, MA Knee, MA TMJ, MA Flex Body (3 sizes), Neck, small and large Extremity, PVA (WIP), Breast (WIP), Neurovascular (WIP), Cardiac (WIP) and MA Foot//Ankle (WIP)
SYNCHRONIZATION
Cardiac gating, ECG/peripheral, respiratory gating (2 modes)
PULSE SEQUENCES
SE, GE, GR, IR, FIR, STIR, ss-FSE, FSE, DE-FSE/FIR, FLAIR, ss/ms-EPI, ss/ms EPI- DWI, SSP, MTC, SE/GE-EPI, MRCP, SARGE, RSSG, TRSG, BASG, Angiography: CE, PC, 2D/3D TOF
IMAGING MODES
Single, multislice, volume study
TR
SE: 30 - 10,000msec GE: 3.6 - 10,000msec IR: 50 - 16,700msec FSE: 200 - 16,7000msec
TE
SE : 8 - 250msec IR: 5.2 -7,680msec GE: 1.8 - 2,000 msec FSE: 5.2 - 7,680
SINGLE/MULTI SLICE
0.05 sec/image (256 x 256)
FOV
5cm to 45 cm continuous
2D: 2 - 100 mm; 3D: 0.5 - 5 mm
1280 x 1024
MEASURING MATRIX
512 x 512
PIXEL INTENSITY
Level Range: -2,000 to +4,000
Sub millimeter
MAGNET TYPE
Self-shielded, superconducting
BORE DIAMETER
or W x H
110 x 43 cm
MAGNET WEIGHT
41,700 kg
H*W*D
256 x 348 x 236 cm
POWER REQUIREMENTS
208 V +/- 10%, 3 phase
COOLING SYSTEM TYPE
Water-cooled
STRENGTH
22 mT/m
3.1 m lateral, 3.6 m vertical
Auto shimming, 3-axis/patient and active shimming
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Altaire High-Field Open MRI(.pdf)
2001
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