2018 STANDING EQUINE MRI
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STANDING EQUINE MRI Standing for Safety

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 anesthesia, and allows you to offer clients the most advanced lameness diagnosis modality on an out-patient basis

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 hardto-image areas such as within the hoof*. Soft tissues are barely visible on radiographs, and bone changes show up on MRI weeks before they can be seen by x-ray. 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. Our expertise has developed over...

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

THE BENEFITS OF HALLMARQ’S STANDING EQUINE MRI • MRI without anesthesia makes it much easier for a client to say yes to standing MRI than conventional, “down” MRI. Diagnostic imaging from the hoof to the carpus or tarsus. Software upgrades, replacement RF coils and spare parts are included in your annual contract. Our advanced motion correction software is continually improving ensuring faster scan times, so you can scan more cases with lower costs. Each exam can be run with one operator and one horse handler, keeping your staff costs low. Seamless integration with PACS systems and DICOM...

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: Electricity supply: Single phase 220-240 V, 63 A Safety features: Secondary means of escape Guard...

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 anesthesia should the need ever arise. To prevent radio interference the MRI system must 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 surrounding the pit in each direction...

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