Body rest for magnetic resonance imaging

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Arana, Louis (Department: 2859)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Particle precession resonance

Spectrometer components

C600S415000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07030612

ABSTRACT:
System, apparatus and method for performing magnet resonance imaging. The apparatus comprises first and second members for distributing the weight of a patient to be imaged in a substantially upright position between the patient's knees and buttocks. The system comprises a horizontal field magnet magnetic resonance imaging apparatus in combination with the apparatus. In accordance with the method a patient is imaged in an ergonomic position with the patient's weight distributed between the patient's buttocks and knees.

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