Until now, MRI engineers were unable to solve the problem of the need to provide high quality MRI imaging with comfort. To provide comfort, the old choice was to go to an “Open MRI”. Unfortunately, open MRI scanners sacrifice magnet strength to provide more space for patients. The more space open MRI scanners provide, the weaker the magnet becomes. However, the other choice was just about as bad: a long thin tunnel, long exams and an extremely noisy environment. The result was a serious dilemma that frustrated both doctors and patients.

Taking its inspiration from the blueprint of a CT scanner. The opening of the Espree, more than 27 inches in diameter, provides a full foot of space above the patient’s head - much more than traditional MRI scanners or even the best open MRI scanners. And its extremely short bore enables many exams to be performed with the patient’s head completely outside the magnet bore.

Other unique advantages that lead to our selecting this state of the art MRI include:

Comfort for Children

Bodily contact during the scan is possible
for example, holding a child’s hand for assurance.

Shorter Exam Times

The more powerful 1.5 Tesla magnet offers shorter exam times, which means you’re in and out in no time. Thanks to revolutionary Tim technology, time consuming head-to-toe exams can be performed in a single pass.

Better Quality for More Patients

For obese patients, the Espree now offers the quality exam they require, but could not get before. With up to four times more power over low-field open magnets, obese patients now have access to a full-service MRI.

Also the Espree's table is now capable of handling patients weighing up to 550 pounds.