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Technology Overview ANESTHESIA Monitors Meet Radiology Suite Needs Demand for patient monitoring technology in radiology environments is driving the niche market. By Mike Arani, MS MRI-compatible monitors in radiology environments are necessary to eliminate effects on quality imaging. Photo courtesy of Draeger Medical. ince its clinical adoption in the early 1990s, anesthesia agent monitoring has evolved significantly from standalone units to modules that are used in multiparameter monitoring systems. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), over 40 million anesthetics are delivered each year in the United States, irrespective of the care setting. In every case, delivery management and monitoring of the process are crucial to the success of the procedures. S tion models offer a higher level of versatility and flexibility through seamless integration of different modules and applications. Major patient monitoring vendors such as GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Solutions and Draeger Medical offer anesthesia workstations that encompass their advanced monitoring and ventilation technologies while simplifying clinical workflow through pre-configured integration into their respective clinical information systems. bia. Some studies have shown that about one in four people cannot tolerate being in closed MRI machines because they suffer from claustrophobia, and therefore require some form of anesthesia to help them through the experience. Administering anesthesia to a patient undergoing an MRI procedure allows the machine to take the best possible images free from any complications caused by the individual moving about. Following is a list of possible complications/ solutions in anesthesia management during MRI: Fabius MRI continued from front cover Demand Goes Enterprisewide Today, in addition to anesthesia agents, arterial blood pressure, electrocardiogram (ECG), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and end-tidal CO2 (ETco2) are also closely monitored parameters in patients under general anesthesia. According to the ASA the routine monitoring of these parameters is crucial for ensuring the safety of patients during general anesthesia. Of the multiparameter anesthesia agent monitoring units, roughly threequarters are available as components of patient monitoring systems, while the remaining are often components of anesthesia workstations. As healthcare providers move towards enterprise-level monitoring solutions, anesthesia equipment is also developed to fit full enterprise solution models. The latest anesthesia worksta- Monitoring in Radiology Environments Some innovations in anesthesia management are driven by niche demands presented by specific procedure limitations. The demand for patient monitoring technology in radiology environments such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has driven the development of systems that can function properly in magnetic fields without distorting the image quality or patient safety. In general, the medical devices developed specifically for MRI use are referred to as MR- or MRI-compatible. Today, MRI of any body part can be performed under anesthesia, for pediatric or adult patients who have difficulty remaining immobile due to bodily pain, ventilator dependency or claustropho- the patient in this specialized environment. The Fabius MRI also continues the same quality of care to which clinical personnel are accustomed - from the OR application to the MRI environment. The standard configuration includes the advanced ventilation modes (volume and pressure controlled, pressure support and SIMV) that are especially needed for the care of premature infants, newborns, and ICU patients and makes them available for use in this environment. Draeger Medical | www.draegermedical.com DynaSuite Neuro is a comprehensive solution providing world class analysis, workﬂow and fusion of MR images. 12501 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 tel 1-407-275-3220 tel 1-800-331-3220 fax 1-407-249-2022 info@invivocorp.com 42 | ITN | October 2008 | ITNonline.net http://www.draegermedical.com http://www.invivocorp.com http://www.invivocorp.com http://www.ITNonline.net

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Imaging Technology News - October 2008 Contents RSNA Low-Field MRI Systems Contrast Media Injectors AM-LCDs Special Report - Agents Target Neurological Diseases and Disorders IT Laser Imagers Monitors Meet Radiology Suite Needs MR Guides Ultrasound in Outpatient Treatments Replacing a Legacy PACS PACS SAs: Titles and Salaries

Imaging Technology News - October 2008

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