Moveable Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems in the OR

Recently, the Seaman Family Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, unveiled leading technology with its moveable intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The new system, which is housed in the OR, allows surgeons to use well-established neurosurgical techniques...

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Published in:AORN journal 1999-08, Vol.70 (2), p.254,258,260,263,265-255,258,260,263,267
Main Authors: Leblanc, Pamela A., Aubry, Brenda, Gervin, Marcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alberta
Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis
Brain Neoplasms - nursing
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Electromagnetic Fields
Humans
Innovations
Intraoperative Care
Intraoperative Period
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - instrumentation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Middle Aged
Neurosurgery - methods
Neurosurgery - nursing
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Nursing
Operating Rooms
Perioperative Nursing - methods
Safety
Surgery
Surgical Equipment
Surgical technology
Technology
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Summary:Recently, the Seaman Family Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, unveiled leading technology with its moveable intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The new system, which is housed in the OR, allows surgeons to use well-established neurosurgical techniques and instrumentation with the convenience of moving the high-resolution magnet in and out of the surgical field at any time. This mobility provides surgical team members with updated images that are vital to ensuring quality and determining the effect of surgery on brain structure and function. Based on experiences with the first 48 patients, this article describes the intraoperative MRI method and provides pertinent guidelines for safe perioperative care using this Innovative MRI system. AORN J 70 (Aug 1999) 254–267.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/S0001-2092(06)62239-4