A Large Bore MRI system generating superior 3D image, with reduced

claustrophobic effect that can accommodate around 250 kg is now operational

at Artemis Curepipe Hospital. Its highest slew rate of 200T/M/S allows health
professionals to make more accurate diagnosis and to subsequently dispense far
better treatment. MRI is particularly effective for soft tissue examination. This
advanced equipment will be extremely beneficial to patients.

Faster scan times and superior image quality

Artemis Curepipe Hospital’s fully digitalised Radiology department is

equipped with digitally enhanced technology that generates superior image
quality. All images are digitally stored in a database through a Picture
Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Besides the MRI, Artemis Curepipe Hospital Radiology department offers a

comprehensive range of medical imaging services comprising X-rays, CT scan,
ultrasound, mammography, and bone densitometry, each tailored to specific
diagnostic and therapeutic needs.

“Our advanced technology ensures faster scan times that reduce patient
discomfort. Our MRI equipment has a high slew rate, resulting in superior
image quality. Various specialised imaging packages cater to specific medical
specialties, optimising image acquisition. Qualified radiographers operate all
equipment, employing their anatomical and physiological knowledge to
minimise radiation exposure. Our fully digitalised radiology department,
manned by qualified radiographers and an experienced radiologist, ensuring
24/7 availability, sets us apart”, says Arun Prasath, Group Head of Clinical
Engineering at Artemis Curepipe Hospital.

Detailed 3D foetal imaging

To oversee the installation of the MRI equipment and its implementation,

Artemis Curepipe Hospital has solicited the services of Anelia Vorster from
Philips, South Africa. With her over 16 years expertise as an MRI
Radiographer and an MRI Clinical Application Specialist, she seamlessly
integrated and steered Artemis Curepipe Hospital to the forefront of medical
imaging with a potential to further modernise patient care.

“Artemis Curepipe Hospital’s latest MRI offers support structures, music, and
explanations to ease anxiety for the patient's comfort. This unique MRI
equipment also has a Large Bore offering greater space that reduces
claustrophobic effect. Its advanced technology ensures more precise diagnosis
and help on better treatment. Its user-friendly system enhances patient comfort.
MRI is excellent in trauma assessment and is also valuable in cases such as
foetal imaging, where it offers detailed 3D views. Furthermore, its user-friendly
system enhances patient comfort, contributing to efficient and accurate
examinations”, states Anelia Vorster MRI Clinical Application Specialist at
Philips.

She emphasises that regular training and continuous learning are crucial for
MRI professionals and safety, patient consent, and ethical considerations are
vital in MRI research projects. Anelia Vorster has dispensed a one-week
individual training to all Artemis Curepipe Hospital radiographers, and assisted
them in their first trials, thus fine-tuning their skills. This training will be
repeated in three months.

As part of Artemis Curepipe Hospital’s emphasis on constant training, Anelia

Vorster has successfully offered indepth training to the hospital’s radiographers.
She also assisted them in their first trials, thus fine-tuning their skills. Similar
and more updated training will be offered by Anelia Vorster in three months’
time.