For patient comfort, or for fMRI audio stimulation, Silent Scan is so much more than an MR music system.


Silent Scan offers:

  • Hearing Protection…. for Patient Comfort, because protection against gradient noise is the major complaint of MRI patients. Two different headsets for flexibility in hearing protection choices.

  • Communication… for Patient Comfort, because MRI patients have great anxiety about their exams. Silent Scan's built-in microphone relieves stress with crystal clear communication between you and your patients.

  • Music…for Patient Comfort, because a comforting influence sets the tone for the success of your patients' visits. Silent Scan headsets offer genuine hearing protection, so the highest quality sound can be enjoyed at a comfortable listening level.

  • Silent Scan….for Patient Safety, because Silent Scan headsets are inherently MR inert. No need to worry about patient safety, MR artifacts, or reduction in SNR.

 

Silent Scan…a supremely simple system, rugged and reliable.

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  • System Overview
  • Technical Specifications

SS-3000 Silent Scan™ Hearing Protection and Communication System :
A supremely simple system, rugged and reliable, that provides elegant solutions to common patient complaints about MRI exams. All this leads to happier and more comfortable patients, which means less time lost and fewer incomplete scans for you.

Patient Comfort is ... Hearing Protection

Patient comfort starts with protection against gradient noise, the major complaint of MRI patients. Two different headsets mean flexibility in hearing protection choices; the full coverage headset fits most head coils, while the stethoscopic headset can be used for very confining coils. The new Scan-Lock Plus™connector and tubing assembly makes changing headsets a quick and simple operation.

Patient Comfort is ... Communication :
MRI patients have great anxiety about their exams, and their ability to clearly communicate with you goes a long way towards relieving that stress. Silent Scan's TM specially designed headsets have a built-in microphone channel that allows crystal clear communication between you and your patients.  Yelling or repetition never occurs, because you and your patient will easily understand each other.

Communication Console: 
Silent Scan's communication console has a flexible gooseneck microphone that is designed for the technologist's comfort. Since you no longer have to bend over to speak into an intercom, and the gooseneck microphone is always within easy reach, communication with your patients is effortless.

Patient Alarm System :
For your very claustrophobic patients, Silent Scan has a built-in patient alarm  system. The alarm consists of a simple, hand held rubber squeeze bulb, that when actuated by your patient, triggers an audible alarm at the communication console. Just the existence of the alarm can be comforting, and its ability to alert you to a panicky patient is a great aid to both parties.

Patient Comfort is ... Music :
The beneficial effects of music in reducing apprehension in MRI patients is well known. Music, when used as a comforting influence, can set the tone for the success of your patients' visits. The Silent Scan TM headset allows your patient to relax to the music - free from gradient noise. Careful matching of transducer characteristics and filter design in the Silent Scan system provides a remarkably clear music signal for the wearer of the headset. Because the headsets offer genuine hearing protection, the highest quality sound can be enjoyed at a comfortable listening level.

Patient Comfort is ... User-Friendly Equipment :
The beneficial effects of music in reducing apprehension in MRI patients is well known. Music, when used as a comforting influence, can set the tone for the success of your patients' visits. The Silent Scan TM headset allows your patient to relax to the music - free from gradient noise. Careful matching of transducer characteristics and filter design in the Silent Scan system provides a remarkably clear music signal for the wearer of the headset. Because the headsets offer genuine hearing protection, the highest quality sound can be enjoyed at a comfortable listening level.

If you are using one of Avotec’s great visual systems, you should add Real Friend Video™ for the ultimate in patient comfort.  When the technologist talks to the patient, then patient will be able to see the technologist.  A great way to stay in touch with you patients.  They will be more comfortable, and your job will be easier.


Components: Communication console with gooseneck microphone; AC power supply with power cord; transducer with mounting bracket; full coverage and stethoscopic headsets; sample packs of disposable headset covers and eartips; DC power/signal cabling between console and transducer; RF filter for penetration panel connection; stereo system with AM/FM and CD; stereo patch cords; headset bracket; Scan-Lock™ Plus tubing assembly; patient alarm bulb; alarm bulb bracket.

Physical: console, 7”Hx5”Wx 8”D, 3 lbs; AC power supply, x x x x x , xx lbs; transducer housing, 4”Hx6”Wx3”D, 13 oz.; DC power cable (console cable plus magnet cable) per site specification, 200 feet (max); RF filter, 15-pin sub-D opening in pen panel required; stethoscopic headset, 0.7 oz.; full coverage headset, 13 oz.; tubing assembly, 19 oz.; stereo (typical) xx by xx by xx, y lbs;
Electrical (site specific): AC transformer 110VAC (50-60Hz) /220VAC (50Hz); fused FST 1A (115VAC) / FST 0.5A (220VAC).

Audio (output): Frequency response (typical): Flat response (+/-) 4dB 200-4500Hz; time delay 9ms (nominal), non-dispersive acoustic propagation (constant phase delay).

Certifications: ETL, CE

Cabling/filtering: DC power/signal cables (4- shielded twisted pairs) in two sections (console to pen panel, and pen panel to transducer); RF filter, 15-pin sub-D; IEC power cord, plug type is site specific, 3-wire grounded, 6 feet (nominal).
Colors: housings: white and headset.

Warranty: one year warranty; optional three year extension.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.


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