MRI-guided ablation requires adherence to specialized safety standards. The entire team follows MR-safety protocols governing equipment, patient preparation, and emergency procedures. MR compatible devices and accessories are permitted in the room, and staff complete training for working within the magnetic field. Imricor supports hospitals with detailed implementation guides, readiness assessments, and on-site training to ensure safety and compliance from the first case onward.
MRI-guided ablation eliminates radiation exposure for clinicians and patients because magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not use ionizing radiation. As a result, during MRI-guided ablation procedures neither clinicians nor patients are exposed to harmful radiation. Physicians and staff no longer need to wear heavy lead aprons, reducing orthopedic strain and long-term health risks.
An iCMR suite requires MRI-compliant infrastructure such as RF shielding, waveguides for signal cabling, proper HVAC and cooling systems, and MR-conditional monitoring equipment. The control room is typically adjacent to the scanner room for optimal workflow and visibility. Imricor provides site-planning templates and engineering support to help hospitals adapt existing MRI rooms or build new interventional suites.