Planning And Designing Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Facilities In Baghdads’ Hospitals

Hassanain Ali Lafta Mossa*
Student, M.Sc. Medical Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Periodicity:May - July'2012
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.7.4.1872

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a clinically valuable medical imaging modality due to its exceptional soft-tissue contrast. Increased use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI scanners for medical diagnosis in hospitals, clinics, and freestanding facilities heightens the need for consideration of the structural and safety requirements for this equipment. The objective of this paper is to describe the management plan and engineering design process used to achieve a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for patients, staff members and other individuals who are involved with the use of the vital medical imaging equipment of Magnetic Resonance in Baghdad's Hospitals. This was satisfied through making comparison study of these existed units according to the recommended standards. The obtained conclusions and suggestions are of paramount importance about the factors affecting the performance of the MRI systems used in three of Baghdads' major hospitals, which are Al-Kadhemyia Teaching Hospital, Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital and Special Surgeries Hospital of Baghdad's Medical City. Constructional elements of the basic components of the MRI unit were specified to achieve necessary shielding of the electromagnetic field radiation that may answer the technical question about the shortage in performance of MRI System in those hospitals. The design of and access to adjacent spaces was also considered in the design of such units which will further minimize the hazards to patients, staff and health care institutions.

Keywords

Magnetic Resonance, Radio Frequency, Shielding, Functional Zones, Structural Design.

How to Cite this Article?

Mossa , H. A. L. (2012). Planning And Designing Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Facilities In Baghdads' Hospitals. i-manager’s Journal on Future Engineering and Technology, 7(4),1-10. https://doi.org/10.26634/jfet.7.4.1872

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