Open magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are becoming increasingly popular in radiology clinics. This is due to the machine's ability to decrease anxiety, produce clearer images in bones that can be difficult to maneuver and allows people who are overweight or with broad shoulders to easily by scanned. Two popular open MRI machines, the Hitachi Airis II and Airis Elite both offer patients and clinics advantages and disadvantages.
How Open MRI Machines Work
During an MRI with an open machine, the patient lies flat on their back. The bed moves as the magnets located in a bar above the bed scan the patient. The walls of an open MRI are not enclosed, allowing caregivers to be present for young patients and those with claustrophobia to not
How Open MRI Machines Work
During an MRI with an open machine, the patient lies flat on their back. The bed moves as the magnets located in a bar above the bed scan the patient. The walls of an open MRI are not enclosed, allowing caregivers to be present for young patients and those with claustrophobia to not