SCP Radiology in Cape Town installed a highly advanced 3.3-tonne MRI machine

[mylesillidge]

Installing highly sensitive MRI machines that weigh as much as an elephant in a small South African clinic — Photos

Western Cape private radiology practice SCP Radiology has embarked on a year-long project to replace three Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines across clinics in the province.

Moving and installing MRI machines is far more complex than moving any other piece of hospital or healthcare equipment.

 

[Fuzzbox]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

 

[bwana]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

Did you read the article?

 

[RedViking]

Even they know it's just simply the best.

 

[RedViking]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

Topic too heavy for you ?

 

[Anthro]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

The weight is added to make people who are really interested in the topic think :

'How the FK did they fit that in there, logistics must have been insane'' !

Forum trolls however, seem not amused, amazed or entertained by the premise ?

 

[Hemi300c]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

You'll wait 3.3tonnes for an appointment

 

[JerryMungo]

Installing highly sensitive MRI machines that weigh as much as an elephant in a small South African clinic — Photos

Western Cape private radiology practice SCP Radiology has embarked on a year-long project to replace three Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines across clinics in the province.

Moving and installing MRI machines is far more complex than moving any other piece of hospital or healthcare equipment.

How did they manage to get it through the worst port in the world?

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Almost as heavy as Gwede....

 

[TheMightyQuin]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

You sound like someone that would trip over a cordless phone...

 

[Speedster]

Even they know it's just simply the best.
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But is it starfish?

 

[RedViking]

But is it starfish?

Absolutely!

 

[Swa]

What does the weight of the machines have to do with anything.

You think your roof will hold one?

 

[Swa]

I find PET scanners to be much better and more versatile.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

 

[airborne]

What a massive undertaking, I suppose that's why an MRI costs R13k a pop
I wonder how much just the MRI machine costs?

It's interesting how new technology despite being expensive can reduce costs, apparently some older MRI machines needed a helium refill each year at a cost of around R50k a go.

"“The newer MRI systems use sealed magnets that, although having to be kept at a temperature of 4 Kelvin (-269.15° Celsius), require very little helium,” said Van Rooyen.

“They require no refilling during their lifetime, and improvements in technology in the new machines also ensure improved image quality.”

 

[Dubious_outlook]

The first patient was the guy who had to carry it on his back.