Curious about an MRI Audio System? Here’s How it Works
So you’re considering an audio system to help your patients relax during scans. Congrats, you’ve come to the right place. The benefits for using an MRI audio system are many. To name just a few, there’s helping to mitigate patient...
How to Justify the Cost of an MRI Sound System
Big or small, any investment in new technology is met with a few obvious and well-founded questions. Do we really need this or is this just nice to have? And while it doesn’t apply to all circumstances, it’s nice to...
The impact of anxiety and claustrophobia on MRI patients and technicians – and how an audio system can help
It’s well documented that many patients experience anxiety and claustrophobia when undergoing an MRI procedure. But how big of a problem is anxiety and claustrophobia for patients needing an MRI? One study found that between 2 and 2.5% of patients...
A Better MRI Experience
From the September 2020 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine by Valerie Dimond, Contributing Reporter Fear, anxiety, claustrophobia — or just a general feeling of unease — is what many patients undergoing an MR procedure experience. The providers and end...
Competent Technologists, Effective Distractions and Advanced MR Technology Improve Patient Comfort
MR has long held the notorious distinction of being one of the less comfortable medical imaging exams. From the noise to the exam length, to the cramped quarters and the need for contrast, there are plenty of things for patients...
An MR Sound System Gives the Patient Experience a Tune-up
MR technology has always moved toward innovations that provide higher quality scans, faster sequences and easier use. In the last few years, however, the industry has been moving toward innovations in patient comfort as well. From soothing room design to...