SAN DIEGO, CA – April 2024 – Sound Imaging, a pioneering MRI product development firm, is pleased to announce the successful installation of its patent-pending MRI Room Alert System at Northwestern Medical Center, located at 133 Fairfield St. in Saint Albans, Vermont. This significant milestone introduces cutting-edge voice-activated technology designed to enhance safety within MRI environments.
Customer Feedback
“I feel we are safer than ever in this unique room, and this safety exists 24/7—something we never had before.”
— Marc Bessette, R.T. (R) (MR), Lead MRI Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Northwestern Medical Center
A New Era of MRI Safety
Developed in collaboration with top MRI safety experts, the MRI Room Alert System is poised to transform safety protocols, reduce liability, and expedite emergency response in MRI settings. By employing advanced voice-activation technology, the system ensures rapid dispatch of critical alerts, even under conditions where traditional methods may be impractical.
Key Features of the MRI Room Alert
- Targeted Emergency Notifications
- Immediately connects with in-house personnel through audible alarms, phone calls, emails, or texts.
- Enables quick response to severe or life-threatening patient issues and equipment malfunctions.
- Enhanced Response Options
- Supports communication with up to six contacts using pre-defined, customizable messages.
- Offers flexibility and efficiency in handling a wide array of emergencies.
- Voice-Activated Assistance
- Summons help by simply saying “Call 9-1-1” twice or pressing a dedicated button.
- Ensures prompt dispatch of assistance regardless of the method used.
- Remote Monitoring Enhancements (MRI Room Alert Plus)
- Provides immediate visual access to the MRI room via mobile phone.
- Initiates audio calls and messages upon motion detection within the MRI suite.
- Allows remote video capabilities for real-time assessment of alerts.
Disclaimer: All user-defined phone numbers that receive alerts from the MRI Room Alert should be assigned only to qualified MRI safety–trained individuals meeting the American College of Radiology’s Level 1 or Level 2 MR personnel requirements.
About Sound Imaging
Established in 1996, Sound Imaging, Inc. is a leader in designing and manufacturing next-generation MRI products. Headquartered in San Diego, the company is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that prioritize patient comfort and safety. Every Sound Imaging product is backed by a low-price guarantee.
For more information about the MRI Room Alert System or additional Sound Imaging offerings, please visit:
www.SoundImaging.com