Deploying a high-end 1.5T magnetic resonance system

High demand for MRI

Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Tan Duc, Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (UMPH), said that on average, the hospital receives an average of 8,000 outpatients and treats about 900 inpatients every day. Of which, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging receives 150 - 170 patients with indications for magnetic resonance imaging. This is a non-invasive imaging technique used to detect, diagnose and monitor disease treatment.

Bệnh viện ĐH Y Dược TP.HCM: Triển khai hệ thống cộng hưởng từ 1.5T cao cấp- Ảnh 1. — In the coming time, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging will promote the effectiveness of investing in a new magnetic resonance system, pioneering many diagnostic imaging techniques.

Previously, with 2 MRI machines operating continuously from 6am to 9pm, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging could only scan nearly 90 patients. On the other hand, the need to scan early for patients admitted to the Emergency Department led to an overload situation, some patients who had scans but were not too urgent had to make a later appointment to give priority to other patients who needed more urgent scans.

In addition, the hospital also supports other hospitals in performing specialized and special magnetic resonance techniques. Therefore, the demand for patients to have magnetic resonance imaging at the hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Department is very high.

Deploying advanced magnetic resonance systems to serve a variety of patients

Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Hoang Bac, Director of University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, said that in order to meet the needs of patients coming for examination and treatment, the hospital always strives to purchase and deploy modern equipment. In the field of diagnostic imaging, the new high-end 1.5T magnetic resonance system deployed at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging has contributed to solving the needs of patients, creating more favorable conditions for doctors in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients.

Bệnh viện ĐH Y Dược TP.HCM: Triển khai hệ thống cộng hưởng từ 1.5T cao cấp- Ảnh 2. — Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Hoang Bac speaks at the launch ceremony

With the mission of providing optimal healthcare solutions through the integration of treatment, research and training of a university-affiliated hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City is always aware of its responsibility to be a pioneer in all professional fields, including diagnostic imaging. Therefore, the hospital always focuses on investing in equipment for diagnosis and treatment, including diagnostic imaging equipment. With the great demand of patients, the deployment of new MRI machines is urgent.

Bệnh viện ĐH Y Dược TP.HCM: Triển khai hệ thống cộng hưởng từ 1.5T cao cấp- Ảnh 3. — The deployment of the advanced 1.5T MRI system has helped to meet the needs of patients when they come for examination and treatment much faster (1.5 times faster) than before.

The high-end 1.5T MRI system is one of the MRI machines that integrates the most complete and advanced software today with many outstanding features such as: AI application to improve image quality and accuracy; BioMatrix technology (full biological matrix), machine cavity up to 70cm wide, increasing comfort for patients... Especially, for patients with respiratory failure or patients who are not alert enough, patients in a coma... this new MRI machine can take pictures without having to hold their breath like before. In cases of geriatric patients, pediatric patients, patients with artificial joints, metal screws can still take pictures with this high-end 1.5T MRI machine. The machine also helps expand clinical responses such as: assessing axonal pathology, functional neurology, continuous assessment of hepatobiliary perfusion dynamics without having to hold their breath... This helps increase the ability to diagnose and treat effectively for patients with many different diseases.

Bệnh viện ĐH Y Dược TP.HCM: Triển khai hệ thống cộng hưởng từ 1.5T cao cấp- Ảnh 4. — The deployment of the advanced 1.5T MRI system has helped to meet the needs of patients when they come for examination and treatment much faster (1.5 times faster) than before.

Mr. Fabian Martin Singer, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Vietnam, shared that Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital is one of the hospitals with the largest number of patients in Vietnam, so the modern technology of the Magnetom Altea 1.5T magnetic resonance system can significantly increase the speed of imaging on patients, apply to some contraindicated cases and improve the patient experience better.

We will continue to support the medical team of University Medical Center HCMC to access and apply the most advanced technology in the medical examination and treatment process, bringing the best benefits to patients in Vietnam," said Mr. Fabian Martin Singer.

In the coming time, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City will promote the effectiveness of investing in a new magnetic resonance system, pioneering many diagnostic imaging techniques, building diagnostic standards to help clinicians make appropriate indications. The hospital will continue to send personnel for training in new techniques to implement in diagnosing patients, contributing to improving treatment effectiveness.

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