Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What is an MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most accurate ways to examine soft tissues, organs, and bones. It is a safe and painless examination that does not use radiation. Instead, MRI combines computer technology with magnets to create very clear, highly defined images of the area of interest. MRI is often considered the “gold standard” for imaging specific organs such as the liver or kidneys.
The Experience
Lahey Outpatient Center in Danvers is the first in the U.S. to offer the state-of-the-art Ambient MRI Experience – the most soothing patient environment available for MRIs while giving physicians high-quality imaging results.
Ambient MRI has been clinically proven to decrease anxiety and increase patient well-being. Patients can choose their own music, lighting and wall images to transform the wide and spacious MRI suite into a soothing multi-dimensional theater.
The MRI scanner itself offers the widest oval open design on the market. The Ambient Experience is especially recommended for patients with claustrophobia, anxiety and painful medical conditions who will benefit from a spacious and more comfortable MRI examination.
We invite you to watch a short video that highlights this innovative MRI experience:
Designed for Patient Comfort
Wide and open design to ease stress and anxiety
Interactive lighting, projection and sound for a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere
Various projected themes, soothing music and dynamic, colored lighting
Advanced noise reduction technology that minimizes vibrations and noise
Faster scanning time
Feet-first scanning with your head outside of the scanner for 70% of exam types
Accommodates patients up to 550 lbs.