| Utilization characteristics of a superconductive MR system undergoing initial clinical trial. | |
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PMID: 3973147 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The authors describe their initial 7 month experience with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using a superconductive MR system. Factors affecting system utilization were scheduled and unscheduled downtime, specific system characteristics, and physician experience with the new technology. Technical improvements that reduced the duty cycle and radiologist experience in tailoring examinations have improved patient throughput by reducing the average patient study time by approximately 40% during the 7 month survey. These considerations have important economic consequences for patients and operators of MR equipment. |
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Authors:
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W A Murphy; W G Totty; M Gado; R G Levitt; J K Lee; R G Evens |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of computer assisted tomography Volume: 9 ISSN: 0363-8715 ISO Abbreviation: J Comput Assist Tomogr Publication Date: 1985 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-04-15 Completed Date: 1985-04-15 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7703942 Medline TA: J Comput Assist Tomogr Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 258-62 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Child Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / diagnostic use*, instrumentation Male Middle Aged Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration, utilization Utilization Review |
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