Patient positioning in the MRI

The correct stretcher and positioning of patients in the MRI is essential for image quality and patient comfort.
A comfortable position helps patients to remain still and move less, resulting in clearer images and preventing the need to repeat the MRI due to poor image quality.

Technical aids

  • Positioning aids: Pillows, cushions and straps increase comfort, stabilise the patient and improve image quality.
  • Specialised MRI tables: These stretchers are often adjustable and offer additional comfort. They are specially developed for the requirements of MRI. It is important that the tables are made of anti-magnetic parts. If magnetic parts are used, serious accidents can result due to the magnetic field around the MRI device. An example of this would be the image on the left

Practical tips

  • Prepare the patient: Remove metallic objects and wear comfortable clothing.
  • Communication: Open communication reduces anxiety and improves co-operation, as patients are calmer and feel safer.

We offer a wide range of positioning aids and MRI stretchers in our online shop www.allmri.com. So if you still need some guidance on the subject of lying in an MRI scanner, you can find the best information here.

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