Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Acquiring used MRI technology can be a good choice for imaging facilities looking to save cash. But buying and installing a pre-owned MRI scanner can cause no small measure of pain and heartache if you're not prepared.
Avoiding problems on the pre-owned scanner route is the subject of a two-part series we’re featuring this week by Clark Wilkins of equipment service and refurbishing firm JDI Solutions. You’ll find it in our MRI Digital Community.
In the first installment, Mr. Wilkins examines the pros and cons of buying used equipment, and analyzes the relative benefits of open versus closed scanners. He also examines technical factors such as field strength, coils, and computing power.
Mr. Wilkins explores the joys of scanner installation in Part II. Do you know a great architect or general contractor who’s never installed an MRI scanner? Don’t hire them or you'll live to regret it, he believes.
The series also tells you how to deal with missing parts, train staff, and conduct acceptance testing. The upshot is that with advance planning, you can sidestep many of the problems that can arise when buying pre-owned MRI equipment. Check out the story in our MRI Digital Community, at http://mri.auntminnie.com.
