Mobile point-of-care MRI demonstration of a normal volunteer in a telemedicine-equipped ambulance
Several centers have implemented ambulances equipped with CT scanners and telemedicine capabilities, known as mobile stroke units (MSU), to expedite acute stroke care delivery in the pre-hospital setting. While MSUs have been shown to improve outcomes compared with standard emergency medical management, there are limitations to incorporating CT, including radiation exposure to emergency medical services personnel. Recently, a portable, low-field strength MRI (Swoop ®, Hyperfine, Inc., Guilford, CT) received FDA clearance for in-hospital use.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Donna R. Roberts, Todd McGeorge, Dave Abrams, Russell Hewitt, Dustin LeBlanc, William Dennis, Mark Rosenberg, Sami Al Kasab, Christine Holmstedt, Maria V. Spampinato, Sam Torres-Rosado, Richard Ancrum, Michael Haschker, Jillian Harvey Source Type: research