Innovators in MR Patient Care Presentation
MRI Patient Workflow Challenge - Moving Patients Safely
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Patient
Preparation
Patient connected to
traditional patient monitor
and infusion pump
Patient
Transported to MRI
Time consuming equipment
changeover or a patient can
be unmonitored for several
minutes
MRI Exam
(Competitive View)
Large MRI monitor
connected to the patient
and long IV-line
extensions added to IV
pumps
Patient
Transported from MRI
Time consuming equipment
changeover or a patient can
be unmonitored for several
minutes
Recovery or
Critical Care
Conventional medical
devices are connected to
the patient again
100+ lbs.
Competitor MRI
monitors stay in the
MRI room
Up to
35 Minutes¹
delayed occlusion alarm &
medication from long IV lines
Up to
3 Different
monitors needed
(Bedside, Transport & MRI)
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1. Deckert. "The Effects of Multiple Infusion Lines Extensions on Occlusion Alarm Function of an Infusion Pump." Anesth Analg. 2009 Feb;108(2):518-20
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