[Intl_DxMedPhys] How far can an MRI Eq. Rm. be?

[Hardy, Peter A.]

I am not sure of the limitations on separation of scan room and equipment room. Typically, they are adjacent so that the filter or penetration panel is accessible in both rooms. Would a long distance between the two rooms increase the inductance of the gradients?  In this case the penetration panel will be above the operator and above the ceiling tiles. So it will not be eadily accessible. I have one site like that and it works. One annoying feature is that the gradient cables have a fan on them which the operator has to listen to all the time.

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Hey folks, Here’s another one for you: So they’re building a new $5Billion pediatric hospital here on campus that will open in 2031 with 9 MRI magnets. But I noticed this in the plans of the interventional MRI: I have never seen

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So they’re building a new $5Billion pediatric hospital here on campus that will open in 2031 with 9 MRI magnets. But I noticed this in the plans of the interventional MRI:



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I have never seen an equipment room placed so far from a Zone 4 room. Will this even work? I mean, cables thru the ceiling?? Will vendors accept this?



Thoughts?



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