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  • Date: Aug 5, 2022 12:30:53 PM

Stationary table

The stationary table includes an embedded high-density, posterior RF array. It can be raised and lowered to simplify moving the patient on and off the table. Although the terms cradle and table are often used synonymously, the cradle is a part of the table that moves the patient into and out of the magnet.

The patient table cradle is a Type BF applied part.

For details related to table specifications, see Technical specifications.

Note: Your table may have three or four coil ports.
Figure 1. Patient table
Table 1. Image legend
NumberDescription
1Head end of table
2Table pedals
3Coil ports
4Cradle release
5IntelliTouch landmark strip and TDI Posterior array

Table pedals

Up and down pedals used to raise and lower the table.

IMPORTANT! The patient table is permanently fixed to the magnet system. Always have a non-ferrous gurney placed outside the magnet room for emergency patient transportation.
Figure 2. Table pedals: 1 = Up motion, 2 = Down motion

Coil ports

To connect coils to your MR system, see Connect coils.

Figure 3. Head end of table with two (P1 and P2) coil ports.
Figure 4. Foot end of table with one port (P4)

IntelliTouch

The landmark strip is located on either side of the table.

Figure 5. Arrow points to landmark strip and TDI posterior array
Table 2. Image legend
NumberDescription
1The TDI posterior array is a 32-element phased array coil. It is designed to support parallel imaging in all 3 planes.
2This line shows the coil area.
3IntelliTouch Landmark strip.
4Landmark limit.

Cradle release handle

To remove the cradle from the magnet bore, see Cradle emergency release and re-engagement.

Patient security straps

The security straps can be slid into both sides of the table from either the head or foot end. Security straps across the arms, abdomen, or legs provides safety for the patient and help control patient motion.

PAC ports

There are four Physiological Acquisition Control ports:

  • patient alert device
  • respiratory bellow
  • peripheral gating device
  • ECG device

For patient alert details, see Patient alert.

For PAC details, see PAC-in-table connections.