Choosing equipment that optimises positioning and monitoring helps boost MRI efficiency

As departments face increasing demand, the focus is often on optimising the patient journey from movement and positioning to monitoring so that quality and throughput can improve together. Synapse Medical, part of Uniphar Medtech and soon to be Uniphar Medtech Diagnostic Imaging, supplies solutions designed to deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred MRI services across the UK and Ireland.

Patient movement and positioning play a significant role in safety and efficiency. The Febromed get up swivelling handle is designed to support safer patient movement, reducing manual handling strain for staff while promoting patient independence and dignity. By enabling self-assisted positioning where appropriate, it helps departments manage a higher volume of patients with greater confidence and care.

“Equally important is the ability to maintain clear oversight during MRI examinations,” the company says. The Philips Expression MR400 supports patient monitoring, helping teams maintain visibility during examinations where direct access is limited. “Effective monitoring reduces unnecessary interruptions, supports patient reassurance and helps minimise avoidable repeat scans caused by movement or anxiety,” Synapse continues.

Picture: The Philips Expression MR400 and MR Patient Care Portal 5000.

Read this report on page 12 of the August 2026 issue of RAD Magazine.