MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Philips 1.5T MRI Ambient Experience

Introducing our Philips 1.5T MRI Ambient Experience combines high-quality diagnostic imaging with a soothing, comfortable environment designed to help you feel more relaxed during your scan.

The MRI Ambient Experience is also designed to help make the MRI more comfortable with:

• Soothing visuals, music and lighting
• Wide bore, larger opening while maintaining quality scans
• 550lbs table weight limit
• Foam ear plugs and headset for hearing protection
• Prior to your scan, you will be properly screened and given appropriate clothing

 

Some people may feel anxious about MRI exams. Ambient Experience technology helps:

• Reduce anxiety and tension
• Create a sense of control and comfort
• Improve overall experience
• Support clearer imaging through improved relaxation
• You can even select a theme to personalize your environment.

Huggins Hospital is pleased to be able to offer this advanced technology to our community. And, in contrast to larger institutions, our Medical Imaging Department can usually schedule your MRI examination within a week of request.

A special thank you to the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation for making the Ambient MRI Experience possible.

 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is commonly used to evaluate or diagnose strokes, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, joint injuries, and many other diseases and conditions.

It’s a painless procedure that does not require radiation to gather the needed information. Instead, MRI uses a large magnet that interacts with hydrogen atoms found in the water that occurs naturally in the human body.

This interaction generates high-quality, finely-detailed pictures that can be manipulated by sophisticated computer software. The resulting multi-dimensional images provide an amazingly accurate look at what’s happening inside almost any part of the body.

Huggins Hospital is pleased to be able to offer this advanced technology to our community. And, in contrast to larger institutions, our Medical Imaging Department can usually schedule your MRI examination within a week of request.

For more information, talk with your health care provider, or contact the Medical Imaging Department at 603.569.7529.