How did the MRI room become an entertaining and comfortable zone?

 Living in a world and times like this when one can hardly escape from one or the other kind of physical health issues, testing and diagnosis become the normal and inevitable part of the cure. With time biomedical engineers along with technologists have modified the equipment and devices used in healthcare systems to make the diagnosis more convenient, efficient, and comfortable. 

One such device named Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI  is used in forming pictures of the anatomy and physiological processes of the body. Using MRI scans for diagnosis in the healthcare system was a revolutionary movement in the history of the diagnosis industry.  Magnetic Resonance the scanning machine was invented by Raymond Damadian and the full-body scan of a human was performed in the year 1977. MRIs have gone through many phases of improvement ever since invented to be a helping hand in almost every field of medical diagnosis and research. There are four basic and major components of an MRI machine which are formed by superconducting coils are :

• Gradient coils,
• Radiofrequency (RF) and 

• A computer system

These mentioned above can be collectively said as hardware components of the MRIs along with imaging techniques (pulse sequences, parallel imaging, etc).

The most tangible and dramatic improvement happened in the quality of images. 
The use of CT scans and X-rays gradually reduced due to their harmful effect on the human body. MR imaging is painless, safer, effortless, and simple. Although there are few preparations done before scanning. There are academically acclaimed radiologists out there who perform the procedure of scanning. The earlier machines used for scanning were more complicated than the recent ones. Many patients undergoing the scanning procedure got anxious and scared with the design and long procedures involved. 

The downside of design, structure, and a lengthy process resulted in fear and different phobias such as claustrophobia. This led to the invention of many supportive devices and appliances to make the procedure not just comfortable but enjoyable as well. Devices such as virtual skylights make the scanning journey more entertaining.

Virtual skylights are nothing but an artificial but realistic window in the ceiling where anything of choice can be displayed, a sunny day or a night sky full of stars. Virtual skylights are useful when the patient is lying on an imaging table as it helps in distracting the patient. Distraction helps in less or almost no movement of the patient which in turn gives the radiologist the desired image in lesser time. Virtual skylights can be installed not only in the MRI room but also in other places of choice to make the interior more attractive. Also, there are various health benefits of installing virtual skylight because of the human affinity for the natural world, even if the sky, sun, or any other natural element is virtually realistic.

 Another device that was introduced is MRI ambiance. it is very much in demand due to obvious reasons.

1. It lightens up the room with amazingly warm and cool colors,

2. It helps in mood soothing,

3. It makes the room more comfortable and welcoming which in turn makes the patient at ease and calm.

4. It has some exquisite themes specifically designed which makes the aids in staff workflow.

Patients while scanning gets anxious and makes movements that hinder the scanning procedure and take time due to repetitions. Thus, all possible efforts are made to make the procedure smooth for the patient and radiologist as well. The ambiance is nowadays used at different places to give the place completely magical lighting so why not in MRI rooms or imaging rooms where it's much more efficient and necessary the difference between normal ambiance and MRI Ambiance lighting is specially designed for magnetic resonance imaging room and can be personalized by the patient and staff.

The Personalised theme of the imaging room makes the room more engaging for the patient and this way the patient feels involved in the procedure through which anxiety level declines and increases relaxation.  Everyone in the field of diagnosis is aware of the effect of motion in MRI scanning. Since MRI is sensitive to motion it becomes a time-consuming activity. Motion results in blurred images or geometrically distorted images which makes it difficult for the reader to diagnose. Thus to improve the image quality the process is repeated many times. This repetition can also be reduced with the introduction of supportive accessories and tools in frequency rooms. 

Another well-known device is MRI-compatible projectors which can be used in every possible way and for multiple purposes. The projector displays the video on the wall, a high dimensional video, and standard voice quality in a scanning room that does not hinder the scanning procedure, instead reduces motion effect and aids in getting a high-quality image in less time.  The projectors can be used with any kind of scanner. And credits to the advancement in technology that advanced kryptonite solutions MRI projectors project vast images and diverse visual colors. Image can be optimized as per the need. 

These approaches are helping in the positive distraction of the patient and are the result of years of diligent and dedicated work of engineers. Years of research have helped in improving the patient experience along with better staff and patient relations. 

Kryptonite Solutions has been in the business since 2013. The aims and values of the founder Mr. Paras Joshi are still the same ‘innovation’, improving healthcare experience and healthcare equipment. 

Giving a good medical healthcare system is essential; it includes diagnosis as well. The distressed patient visits the diagnosis center with some hopes and if there the patient is treated with hospitality and great care it becomes way much easier for the patient to come at ease and relaxed. Patient relaxation is directly linked with the environment of the diagnosis room. 

Kryptonite solutions work for the same purpose of giving the patient the best environment and experience. The list of products and full description of the company and contact is available on the website itself.

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