2016 STANDING EQUINE MRI
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Early, safe and accurate lameness diagnosis

Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI EARLY, SAFE AND ACCURATE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS. MRI has long been the imaging method of choice in human medicine, making it the gold standard for diagnosing pathology. Hallmarq's Standing Equine MRI (sMRI) system brings the same diagnostic capability to equine clinical practice. With the equine patient being at the forefront of every design decision, Hallmarq's unique sMRI capability avoids the risks associated with general anaesthesia, and allows you to offer clients the most advanced lameness diagnosis modality on an out-patient basis.

EARLY, SAFE AND ACCURATE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS THE VALUE OF STANDING EQUINE MRI Traditional lameness diagnosis is a cycle of trial and review that relies on a slow process of elimination. With MRI, over 90% of examinations result in an immediate and definitive diagnosis even in hard-to-image areas such as within the foot*. With an early and accurate diagnosis, treatment can be specifically targeted to the known cause of lameness, so reducing recovery time and any risk of further injury. Hallmarq developed the world’s only standing equine MRI scanner in 2002. Now with more than 70,000 horses...

Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI CAN’T AFFORD MRI ? THINK AGAIN. Often, the cost of advanced imaging is beyond the means of a private clinic. However, Hallmarq's unique pay-as-you-go model means that with only a handful of cases per month, the system pays for itself and you need never be out of pocket. MRI opens possibilities for building referral business and gaining downstream revenue from medical and surgical treatments of MRI diagnoses. With initial outlay that could be less than a digital radiography system, perhaps it's time to be asking if you can afford not to have standing MRI.

EARLY, SAFE AND ACCURATE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS MRI without general anaesthesia makes it easy Each exam can be run with one operator and for a client to say yes. one horse handler, keeping your staff costs low. Diagnostic imaging from the foot to the carpus or tarsus. Software upgrades, replacement RF coils and spare parts are included in your annual contract. Seamless integration with PACS systems and DICOM standards means our images can be read using any standard workstation software, allowing you the freedom to choose your own radiologist to interpret the images. Our advanced motion...

MODULAR UNIT For only minimal initial capital outlay, we can deliver and install our modular equine unit - just provide the space, power and an internet connection and watch your MRI create a revenue stream from day one. Hallmarq's modular unit can be placed fully-built on any hard standing at your practice with no compromise on efficiency nor image quality. The unit is fully weatherproof, air conditioned and RF shielded. Suitable for standing MRI only. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Module size: Length: 30 ft 9.144 m (ramp open and steps fitted) Electricity supply: Single phase 220-240V,...

EARLY, SAFE AND ACCURATE LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS STANDARD ROOM Alternatively, your Hallmarq sMRI system can be installed in a room in a new or existing building. This option involves a higher initial outlay, but allows for the possibility of performing scans under general anaesthesia should the need ever arise. To prevent radio interference the MRI system has to be installed inside an RF screened room with metal lined walls and doors. Electrical power into the room must pass through a suitable filter. Installation will require a pit below the magnet, to allow scanning at floor level. The region...

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