Solutions for Critical MRI Challenges

Patient Positioning – Patient Warming

 MRI Patient Positioning

Patient positioning in MRI is crucial in obtaining precise imaging, maintaining patient comfort and preventing body heat loss in veterinary patients. Because MRI scans can be lengthy, veterinary patients are anesthetized which exacerbates hypothermia. An MRI Safe positioner with a tissue friendly surface and providing body heat retention is imperative. Vacuum activation assures precise anatomical positioning in seconds with conformation to the most subtle anatomical contours.

Our HUG-U-VAC positioners are MRI Safe and can be utilized in 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners. Our proprietary evacuation valve is nonferrous and MRI Safe.

- MRI signal intensity maintained

- No radio frequency interference

- No heating related issues

- No MRI artifacts

- Normal energy deposition by high SAR sequence

MRI Safety:

The MRI Safe HUG-U-VAC positioner has been evaluated by an international MRI testing laboratory and has been found by ASTM F2503-23 to be MR Safe. See the Resources section for the full report.

Product Features:

- highly durable yet supple patient surface

- flexible and tissue friendly internal components

- high quality MRI Safe evacuation valve

- uses your inline suction or our HUG-U-VAC Manual Vacuum Pump (MRI conditional- nonmagnetic but do not use directly in the bore)

- 5 different sized positioners to accommodate any size patient

Benefits:

- provides quick precise positioning

- prevents pressure sores by equalizing surface pressure

- conforms to subtle anatomical contours

- radiolucent for use in X Ray, CT and MRI

- easily cleaned

- helps to prevent conductive, convective and radiant heat loss

The HUG-U-VAC positioners are available individually, as a Companion Set, or a Complete Set.

(Individual Positioner, Companion Set, Complete Set)

MRI Safe - HUG-U-VAC Companion Set includes: 1 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large, 1 Head positioner, 1 Manual Vacuum Pump, 1 Duffel Bag, 1 Patch Kit, 12 Limb Restraints

MRI Safe – HUG-U-VAC Complete Set includes: 1 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large, 1 Extra Large, 1 Jumbo, 1 Head positioner, 1 Manual Vacuum Pump, 1 Duffel Bag, 1 Patch Kit, 20 Limb Restraints

MRI Patient Warming

MRI scanning for veterinary patients is particularly problematic since the procedures are lengthy, require anesthesia and up to now, no MRI Safe patient warming modalities. The MRI Safe – Conrad Thermal Blankets are the only patient warming modalities that are MRI Safe, proven to be effective and do not require electricity. With their two proprietary internal component layers they can be used in 1.5T and 3T MRI machines.

Proven MRI Safe and MRI Compatible:

- MRI signal maintained

- No radio frequency interference

- No heating related issues – ASTM F2182-11a tested

- No MRI artifacts

- Normal energy deposition by high SAR sequence - Proven MRI Safe by clinical studies and an international MRI testing laboratory (See Resources).

ASTM D1518 tested for thermal resistance – equivalent to an Extreme Cold Weather Polar Suit

Features:

- durable military grade exterior which is supple and tissue friendly

- multiple sizes (Small, Medium, Large)

- easily stored – has a grommet for wall hanging

- radiolucent

- MRI Safe – ConRad Thermal Blankets compliment the thermal retention of the MRI Safe - HUG-U-VAC positioners

Benefits:

- easy to use – merely circumferentially wrap the patient

- easy cleaning – any medical surface cleaner

- can be used underneath and over the patient for more complete heat loss prevention

- no active heating source required

MRI Professional Testimonials:

" A complete game changer"

"Patients are staying warm!"

"Simple and efficient"

"3 hour MRI scan…incredibly impressed!"

MRI Safe – ConRad Thermal Blankets are available individually or as a Complete Set (Small, Medium, Large)

(Individual Blanket, Complete Set)