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Moving the needle in MRI productivity

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In the face of rising patient volumes and falling reimbursements, there is a strong need for healthcare providers to boost their productivity in MRI. Low productivity affects patient waiting times, revenue, referral, and patient satisfaction. With our solutions, we are moving the needle in MRI productivity by streamlining the entire workflow: All the way from patient preparation to image acquisition and postprocessing/ patient changeover, while maintaining a high standard of image quality as well as patient comfort.

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Explore how you can boost productivity along the entire MRI workflow

RaumsetupUp to 50%² faster image acquisitionFaster postprocessingUp to 30%² faster patient preparation
  1. Turbo Suite Excelerate

    Turbo Suite reduces scan times by up to 50%2 using MR acceleration techniques such as Simultaneous Multi-Slice and Compressed Sensing. These technologies cover all contrasts, orientations, static, and dynamic imaging without compromising image quality.

    The MR-Injector coupling via Imaging System Interface (ISI) is a joint development by Bayer and Siemens Healthineers. It is designed to substantially simplify synchronized contrast injection and scanning by guiding the user through an intuitive workflow with clicks and interactions reduced to the essence. The MR-Injector coupling via Imaging System Interface is planned to control everything with a few clicks from the MR console instead of requiring multiple, time-critical interactions on different consoles.

    GOKnee3D on MAGNETOM Vida

    GO applications are push-button, high-resolution exams that deliver reliable image quality in 5 to 12 minutes2 for the brain, knee, and abdomen. The protocols are clinically validated to maximize MRI scanner productivity while improving patient care.

    Dot Engines use standardized protocols to achieve consistent and efficient scan results across the entire MR fleet. In addition, the technologist benefits from 46%2 fewer parameter adjustments and 45%2 fewer tasks.

    syngo Virtual Cockpit3 is designed to provide remote assistance for MR exams. Experts are granted access to the MRI scanner and can support less experienced technologists from another location, ensuring reproducible results across the entire MR fleet.

    Deep Resolve – Faster than ever before

    Deep Resolve is an AI-powered image reconstruction technology that takes advantage of convolutional neural networks that accelerate MR scans, making them faster than ever before.

  2. AI-Rad Companion Label Map

    AI-Rad Companion is an AI-powered radiology assistant that supports the radiologist by performing automatic measurements and preparing the results in the form of valuable clinical images and quantifications for MR Brain and Prostate.

    spine with labels
    Recon&GO and View&GO allow faster postprocessing and image QA. Recon&GO features Inline reconstruction and postprocessing of image data, resulting in zero clicks and four minutes saved per spine exam for vertebrae labeling in all planes, contrasts, slices, and orientations. MR View&GO simplifies image review and analysis, and fully automates distribution of all relevant results to the PACS.

  3. The BioMatrix Dockable Table with eDrive allows the technologist to set up the patient on the table while another patient is being scanned. What is more, the motorized assistance helps move even the largest patient to and from the MRI scanner. As a result, NYU reduced their turnaround time from >7 to <2 minutes2.

    The BioMatrix Respiratory Sensor anticipates motion and dispenses with the need to apply a respiratory belt, resulting in faster and more comfortable patient setup.

    Ultra-light-weight and anatomy-adaptive coils that raise the patient's comfort level can be positioned faster while achieving high-quality images.

    BioMatrix Select&GO allows the technologist to position the patient correctly with one touch. Thanks to the AI-powered body model, repositioning delays and the need for laser guidance can be avoided, resulting in 30%2 faster patient positioning.

Listen to the experts and gain insights from clinical practice

Firsthand insights from DIE RADIOLOGIE in Munich, Germany

DIE RADIOLOGIE4, a large multi-site radiology practice in Munich, Germany, is already using our MRI productivity solutions on their MAGNETOM Sola, with which they perform a broad range of MRI examinations. MAGNETOM Sola has enabled DIE RADIOLOGIE to reduce the average slot time by 20 minutes, resulting in a throughput of 30 patients in a 10-hour shift. Thanks to this accelerated workflow, DIE RADIOLOGIE has increased patient throughput by 17% while maintaining excellent image quality. Download the case study and find out how you can make an impact on your MRI workflow.

Firsthand insights from ZNA Jan Palfijn hospital in Antwerp, Belgium

The ZNA Jan Palfijn Hospital in Merksem, Belgium, is an important general hospital in the north of the city of Antwerp. They upgraded their 1.5T MAGNETOM Aera scanner to the all-new MAGNETOM Sola Fit, on which they perform all range of MRI examinations from neurological to MSK, abdominal as well as breast MRI scans. After the upgrade they were able to achieve much shorter examination slot times while maintaining high image quality in all body areas. Additionally, they could reduce their no scanning times from 6 minutes to 4:55 minutes in average1. Thanks to the new AI powered one-touch patient positioning BioMatrix Select&GO that comes with the new system design, times between examinations can be reduced. All this helped to increase productivity by 30%1. Download the case study and learn how the MAGNETOM Sola Fit upgrade could make an impact on your clinical 

Related expert talks

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Volunteer scans in the following order simulating a clinical routine workflow with patient changeover for 3 knees, 2 brains, 1 C-spine, 1 L-spine, 1 C-spine, 1 L-spine, 1 abdomen, 2 knees, 1 ankle (all without contrast medium). Data on file.

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Data on file.

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syngo Virtual Cockpit is not commercially available in all countries. For regulatory reasons, its future availability cannot be guaranteed. Precondition: Expert-i enabled modality from Siemens Healthineers.

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The statements by customers of Siemens Healthineers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.

Deep Resolve Boost & Swift Brain are pending 510(k) clearance and are not yet commercially available in the United States. Their future availability cannot be guaranteed.