Esaote E-Scan

Description

Overview

The Esaote E-Scan revolutionized musculoskeletal radiology by bringing point-of-care extremity MRI into private practices and busy imaging centers. Unlike traditional whole-body tube scanners that generate significant patient anxiety and demand expensive cryogen infrastructure, the E-Scan utilizes a permanent C-arm magnet structure focused exclusively on arms and legs.

With an ergonomic patient seat positioned completely outside the magnet aperture, claustrophobia is eliminated. The system’s lightweight, open design requires no specialized liquid helium cooling or high-power electrical transformers, making it an ideal choice for clinics seeking to keep imaging in-house while maintaining low total cost of ownership.

Key Features & Advanced Technologies

• Permanent Magnet Technology: Features a temperature-controlled $0.2\text{ T}$ permanent magnet block that maintains consistent field stability without liquid helium refilling, chillers, or quench pipes.

• Anatomical RF Joint Coils: Complete suite of dedicated, contoured receiving coils engineered to sit tightly against targeted joints (knee, ankle, wrist, hand, elbow), ensuring maximum RF signal pickup and diagnostic clarity.

• Real-Time Patient Positioning Console: Operator console features intuitive scout positioning and real-time slice adjustments, enabling rapid exam turnaround times.

• Zero-Claustrophobia Ergonomics: Patients remain fully clothed in a reclined chair outside the scanner, making the exam comfortable for pediatric, elderly, and claustrophobic patients.

• Low Installation & Utility Costs: Operating power draw under $2\text{ kW}$ means the system plugs into routine electrical outlets without complex facility modifications.

Technical Specifications