Thanks, now I can set my own MRIs. Just need to get a machine. And the cooling equipment. And a medical facility. Oh, and some itchy hospital blankets wouldn't hurt.
Thanks again; I needed to get my eyeballs on those controls to the scanner and now I know what all the buttons do and how to unlock the table in the case of an emergency. Good stuff.
I was diagnosed with seizures back in 2018, and I remember I had an MRI. The cool thing is it was built by Siemens. The nice thing is my parents had a friend that works for Siemens. In fact, his son was in my boy scout troop. That's why it brought back memories
I get that. A lot of people are claustrophobic about MRI’s. I’ve had 100’s for test purposes. You kind of get over it after awhile. I will say this. If you absolutely HAVE to have an MRI, see if you can get a sedative first. That’ll help. An MRI can see way more then a CT or X-ray...
@@NowNyx1748 I see. It can be scary. I always think of breast cancer patients. If your getting an MRI for breasts, it’s most likely you DO have cancer. Which is scary!!
@@thesiemensmriguy To be honest I think it's just the looks that are scary, when I see a machine that takes up an entire room and is white with smooth corners I just get anxiety, especially if it moves
@Rob Knight I believe that is the case. I hope that you are ok. Most patients experience what you felt. Getting to the point where the Dr.’s wanna see inside does make it “real”. I can say this, if you do have some pathology, get on a Keto diet as soon as possible and if it is something like a tumor, get another opinion. I would rather have 5 Dr.’s looking than one. I hope it’s nothing!!!
While true, all of the systems are very viable in the imaging centers market. I have current magnets under contract, just haven’t filmed them as I usually don’t get much time on them once service is over.
Funny enough, Siemens retails a different Avanto in Europe: a light rail vehicle (LRV). In America, though, it’s called the S70, presumably to avoid confusion with the MRI machine shown.
Great video! I've been away from Siemens for a few years and will be using an Espree in the near future. Are there any user manuals or other videos like this that walk thru setting up for exams and go thru all the imaging options? Thanks!
Where is here? Are you running NUMARIS 3.5? or NUMARIS 4 early editions? Let me know if you need anything. Email me if you need any service etc... thanks.
Years ago I got a surplussed MRI in a semi trailer and brought it back to life. It used windows NT as the control computer OS. The process for resurrection was a learning curve of all sorts of things. The most nerve racking part was recharging the magnet with the cryogenic fluids. They cost about 30 grand which was more than I bought the whole trailer for. Took about 4 days. Next was recharging the magnet coil itself followed by lots of calibrations to get the field geometry correct. Eventually a hospital in Reedsberg WI rented it for a few months then purchased it outright. ❤
It is running windows with Internet Explorer. We are doomed. Great video tho, now i know how to do qa on my spare mri in my basement each morning. Jk. Still nice too see details.
@@thesiemensmriguy Hmm, I would prefer the latest version of Windows 10 or a recent Linux version, it's sensitive patient information after all that is created
@@xWood4000 Many of those systems are separated and cannot communicate with the outside world normally. system like this are validated by engineers or/and staff, they cannot upgrade Windows, any software or move to linux because that will invalidate the validation report of that machine. Any systems that are not connected to the internet that are still running older versions of windows are safe. I still maintain 2 Windows NT 3.51 Machines that operate lab equipment. and the software does not run on newer versions of windows and it requires a new lab equipment that is very very very expensive. and this is the same with the MRI machine, but many many many more expensive
@@Marfprojects I understand, but patient data does move on them. It's really unfortunate that labs don't usually have updated software, but I understand why
I also have another question. Why the Avanto has bad luck on 2nd hand price. I mean... Looks like a great machine 18 channels but in respect of its sisters essenza or espree is much cheaper. Where is the odd part? I am seeking for a good machine and the cheaper are this Avanto and the achieva. All use, breast, cardio and routine muscoskeletal. Please give me a hint
Claudio Cesare Constantinescu please e-mail me at thesiemensmriguy@gmail.com with your number and I will be more then happy to have a discussion. Thank you!!
That is the gradient field coil getting pulses of power at an audio frequency. The pulses are RF modulated at an audio frequency that makes ticking tapping and buzzing and beeping sounds.
That red button is EPO button. Used to remove power, not the magnetic field, in an emergency. Class C fires are burning electrical circuits. Removing power stops fire or if some gets shocked.
Yes it is a superconducting magnet. Liquid Helium. We only use nitrogen if the magnet gets to room temp. Nitrogen to cool 1/2 way and helium for the rest.
@@backslashmedia Eh, once a system is older, that usually means that special parties, like hospitals, or government organizations, have had more time to explore, and locate potential security issues. It's kind of like, do we have more understanding of a year 2000 model vehicle, or a 2021 year vehicle? Sure, the new vehicle is, well, new, but because it's new, you don't yet know all of the quirks that 20 years of innovation have brought to light. Or at least that's my take.
That’s for sure! That would be the Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) sequence as Siemens refers the Diffusion sequence to... also called Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) by other MRI manufacturers such as Philips or General Electric (GE) for example! This sequence is very essential for showing possible strokes or seizures as two examples! It’s one of the loudest sequences for any sequences for any scan! And the “Z” gradient coil (one of the three gradient coils which are smaller magnets) makes big thumps underneath the RF (Radio Frequency) coils that you will feel. Some patients find it difficult to handle, but for me after having two MRI Brain scans in a 9.5 year timeframe (first was in a 1997 Philips Gyroscan series 1.5T back on December 27, 2008 and the 2nd was in a Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI back on February 23rd, 2018!), I found it pretty satisfying! I was a little nervous about my first MRI, but more excited than nervous believe it or not! I got more into it since the 1st one! My latest MRI for diagnostic imaging for possible seizure activity (results came out negative from the examination) I was not nervous about the MRI one bit! Only thing I was concerned about was the results, but came back negative! The heavy thumps from that gradient coil during the DWI sequence was like getting a back massage! 😉 MRI is a beyond amazing medical technology for diagnostic imaging or research such as Functional MRI (fMRI)!
At first this was supposed to be a training video for coworkers who did not know how to scan on a Siemens unit. Kinda ran with it and made a channel. Yeah and I’m a sailor so cursing is second nature. And your kinda trolling, but not really. If you have requests, feel free to ask!!
Again.....this video was made for coworkers. I decided after the fact to make it public. Do you see any patients?? I thought not! But keep watching !! Thanks!!
"hopefully you are not sleeping yet" I was just dozing :-)
Thanks, now I can set my own MRIs. Just need to get a machine. And the cooling equipment. And a medical facility. Oh, and some itchy hospital blankets wouldn't hurt.
Thanks again; I needed to get my eyeballs on those controls to the scanner and now I know what all the buttons do and how to unlock the table in the case of an emergency. Good stuff.
Glad to help!!!
I grabbed my phone when yours rang. Fantastic Video. You break it down like a pro. Thanks so much for the presentation, Jim
Nice!! Yeah I should have edited that out. That’s before I knew how to edit. 🤷🏼♂️
@@thesiemensmriguy NO .... I think it gives your video Character .. Thanks much for your reply. All my best, Jim
Great video, had a head scan in this exact MRI machine today, and the computer software looked the same too. Very interesting stuff!
Very cool!
I was diagnosed with seizures back in 2018, and I remember I had an MRI. The cool thing is it was built by Siemens. The nice thing is my parents had a friend that works for Siemens. In fact, his son was in my boy scout troop. That's why it brought back memories
Interesting video, thanks for sharing!
The reason why Germany and everyone else uses day/month/year is because it makes complete sense.
Exactly. You see the thing that changes most frequently first - it's in order from most significant to least significant.
Actually, I would argue that year/month/day makes the most sense as then everything will sort properly based upon a timeline.
I am terrified of these things but I still like watching videos of them for some reason
I get that. A lot of people are claustrophobic about MRI’s. I’ve had 100’s for test purposes. You kind of get over it after awhile. I will say this. If you absolutely HAVE to have an MRI, see if you can get a sedative first. That’ll help. An MRI can see way more then a CT or X-ray...
@@thesiemensmriguy I mean its not even claustrophobia, I'm scared of almost all big medical machines
@@NowNyx1748 I see. It can be scary. I always think of breast cancer patients. If your getting an MRI for breasts, it’s most likely you DO have cancer. Which is scary!!
@@thesiemensmriguy To be honest I think it's just the looks that are scary, when I see a machine that takes up an entire room and is white with smooth corners I just get anxiety, especially if it moves
@Rob Knight I believe that is the case. I hope that you are ok. Most patients experience what you felt. Getting to the point where the Dr.’s wanna see inside does make it “real”. I can say this, if you do have some pathology, get on a Keto diet as soon as possible and if it is something like a tumor, get another opinion. I would rather have 5 Dr.’s looking than one. I hope it’s nothing!!!
Cheers for the video uploads. The MRI and tech is old. Siemens has discontinued all the magnets on this CZcams channel.
While true, all of the systems are very viable in the imaging centers market. I have current magnets under contract, just haven’t filmed them as I usually don’t get much time on them once service is over.
Funny enough, Siemens retails a different Avanto in Europe: a light rail vehicle (LRV). In America, though, it’s called the S70, presumably to avoid confusion with the MRI machine shown.
It’s the gum chewing for me…
Lol
@@johnackerman2085 Lol
This video has actually made me think about being an MRI tech
That’s interesting. What do you do now?
@@thesiemensmriguy I’m a student in high school in the uk at the moment. Hoping to go to college in September.
@@tomcottrell9354 what course you thinking of doing, also hoping to be in college in September
Great video! 😃
Thanks! 😃 More to come!
@@thesiemensmriguy Your Welcome! Awesome!
Thank you buddy!
Any time!
Thank you so much pro
4:48 might want to blur out [redacted], who was born [redacted]
Great video! I've been away from Siemens for a few years and will be using an Espree in the near future.
Are there any user manuals or other videos like this that walk thru setting up for exams and go thru all the imaging options? Thanks!
That’s good info man. Open viva numaris software over here. Yup. They’re still out there. I’m still on one. Great stuff.
Where is here? Are you running NUMARIS 3.5? or NUMARIS 4 early editions? Let me know if you need anything. Email me if you need any service etc... thanks.
The Siemens MRI Guy in atlanta. On numaris 3. Still chucking along
Milo yeah, 3.5 is pretty rock solid.
1967tempest yup. Tride and true. You can run on that, you can run on anything😄👍👍
key4mri key4mri thanks sirl I’ll send you an email
These machines facinate me....
As far as complexity goes, #3 in the world behind space shuttle (1), and nuclear reactor (2).
Happy and suprised to see windows XP still running on these systems... They definitely don't make em like they used to
Years ago I got a surplussed MRI in a semi trailer and brought it back to life. It used windows NT as the control computer OS. The process for resurrection was a learning curve of all sorts of things. The most nerve racking part was recharging the magnet with the cryogenic fluids. They cost about 30 grand which was more than I bought the whole trailer for. Took about 4 days. Next was recharging the magnet coil itself followed by lots of calibrations to get the field geometry correct. Eventually a hospital in Reedsberg WI rented it for a few months then purchased it outright. ❤
OM NOM NOM with the chewing gum :'D wtf
The next video is gonna be sponsored by chewing gum if y’all keep commenting on the gum!
You got sub
can u please post more video. like calibrations and tune up. im reading manual front to back on espree.
Tony Villegas yeah I can. More to come.
I have an idea for this. Coming soon.
It is running windows with Internet Explorer. We are doomed. Great video tho, now i know how to do qa on my spare mri in my basement each morning. Jk. Still nice too see details.
Yeah Siemens are usually behind in windows. Newer software runs on Windows 7.
@@thesiemensmriguy Hmm, I would prefer the latest version of Windows 10 or a recent Linux version, it's sensitive patient information after all that is created
@@xWood4000 Many of those systems are separated and cannot communicate with the outside world normally. system like this are validated by engineers or/and staff, they cannot upgrade Windows, any software or move to linux because that will invalidate the validation report of that machine.
Any systems that are not connected to the internet that are still running older versions of windows are safe.
I still maintain 2 Windows NT 3.51 Machines that operate lab equipment. and the software does not run on newer versions of windows and it requires a new lab equipment that is very very very expensive. and this is the same with the MRI machine, but many many many more expensive
@@Marfprojects I understand, but patient data does move on them. It's really unfortunate that labs don't usually have updated software, but I understand why
Wow , wow
I also have another question. Why the Avanto has bad luck on 2nd hand price. I mean... Looks like a great machine 18 channels but in respect of its sisters essenza or espree is much cheaper. Where is the odd part? I am seeking for a good machine and the cheaper are this Avanto and the achieva. All use, breast, cardio and routine muscoskeletal. Please give me a hint
Claudio Cesare Constantinescu please e-mail me at thesiemensmriguy@gmail.com with your number and I will be more then happy to have a discussion. Thank you!!
I always wonder, what is that rhythmic sound from 5:58 in the background?
That is the gradient field coil getting pulses of power at an audio frequency. The pulses are RF modulated at an audio frequency that makes ticking tapping and buzzing and beeping sounds.
What's that red button on the wall, on the left of the Siemens panel?
That red button is EPO button. Used to remove power, not the magnetic field, in an emergency. Class C fires are burning electrical circuits. Removing power stops fire or if some gets shocked.
Can u do me a favor plz? Film some mri sequence noises?
We have a new playlist for just this!! dropping a new video tonight.
I retired 12 yrs ago Lots different now.
Hello there. By any chance you know the price of the "Avanto lift" upgrade? Thanks. Claudio
7:41 haha
Whats this sound comes from?? Like a bird....
It is the cold head pumping. It is what keeps the magnet cold.
Hello,
Can you please upload more videos like this one, everytime you can?
Im going to try. Different content is tough to come by.
how come he can bring a camera in there? wouldn't it be attracted by the magnet?
The camera is on a tripod just outside the magnet room. I zoomed in. Plus, the magnet “pull” isn’t real bad until you get about 2-2.5 feet away.
Does it uses a superconductive magnet? liquid hilum? nitrogen?
Yes it is a superconducting magnet. Liquid Helium. We only use nitrogen if the magnet gets to room temp. Nitrogen to cool 1/2 way and helium for the rest.
This is a portable MRI machine
Do you know that that almost steam train sound is in the background ?
its the helium cooling system
@@gagemiller1663 Also this is on a trailer so everything is louder.
Helium pump
Is this all part of being an mri machine repair guy?
Yes. Repairing and maintaining an MRI, one must know how it operates and the physics behind it.
Yuck that software is so old! Just kidding it brings back memories.. back in the day before Tim Dot was a thing
Agreed. But as newer magnets arrive with higher software, the old VB 17 and 19 series make their way to refurb systems.
07:36 Was that a warning....? An alarm...... about what....?
Was it coming from the Avanto...?
that was my phone ringing!!!lol!
That would be funny, but no, from old phone.
@@thesiemensmriguy Oh.... my..... LOL...! !!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
chomp chomps sir chomps a lot
iinteresting chomp video though
Is that thing using Windows XP still?
SgtMays This was an older system. Newer stuff runs on 7. There are systems out in the world still running Windows NT!!
,@@thesiemensmriguy Isn't that a MAJOR security issue? A toaster would have better security-
@@backslashmedia Eh, once a system is older, that usually means that special parties, like hospitals, or government organizations, have had more time to explore, and locate potential security issues. It's kind of like, do we have more understanding of a year 2000 model vehicle, or a 2021 year vehicle? Sure, the new vehicle is, well, new, but because it's new, you don't yet know all of the quirks that 20 years of innovation have brought to light.
Or at least that's my take.
@@raeyner agree it's called "time tested" 😂
@@raeyner I'm pretty sure that most hospitals wouldn't really care about network security as much as they should.
why am i here
CZcams hole........
FFS - chewing gum swishing around?
JT enough with the gum!!!
13:21 I can hear the avanto
That’s for sure! That would be the Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) sequence as Siemens refers the Diffusion sequence to... also called Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) by other MRI manufacturers such as Philips or General Electric (GE) for example! This sequence is very essential for showing possible strokes or seizures as two examples! It’s one of the loudest sequences for any sequences for any scan! And the “Z” gradient coil (one of the three gradient coils which are smaller magnets) makes big thumps underneath the RF (Radio Frequency) coils that you will feel. Some patients find it difficult to handle, but for me after having two MRI Brain scans in a 9.5 year timeframe (first was in a 1997 Philips Gyroscan series 1.5T back on December 27, 2008 and the 2nd was in a Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI back on February 23rd, 2018!), I found it pretty satisfying! I was a little nervous about my first MRI, but more excited than nervous believe it or not! I got more into it since the 1st one!
My latest MRI for diagnostic imaging for possible seizure activity (results came out negative from the examination) I was not nervous about the MRI one bit! Only thing I was concerned about was the results, but came back negative! The heavy thumps from that gradient coil during the DWI sequence was like getting a back massage! 😉 MRI is a beyond amazing medical technology for diagnostic imaging or research such as Functional MRI (fMRI)!
@7:40 lol he drops the F bomb. Is this whole video just some big troll?
why am i watching this?
CZcams hole???
@@thesiemensmriguy 100% started with funny squirrels stuffs face with nuts ended with how MRI machines works
um... HIPPA...
Totally. That phantom needs its rights protected!!
@@thesiemensmriguy 😂😜
@@thesiemensmriguy Frank is also a phantom account?
@@RichTheNoun yup test scan
@@thesiemensmriguy way better
Sorry Frank. It seems your date of birth and patient ID will remain on the internet forever.
Who’s Frank?
@@thesiemensmriguy the guy on the search list that came up along with “service dude”
@@RichTheNoun lol. That’s the techs name.
Why in the world would you chew gum while trying to make a professional video?
At first this was supposed to be a training video for coworkers who did not know how to scan on a Siemens unit. Kinda ran with it and made a channel. Yeah and I’m a sailor so cursing is second nature. And your kinda trolling, but not really. If you have requests, feel free to ask!!
Also used the F-bomb when the phone rang.
Who said he was trying to make it professional though?
@@AdelaTomankova it's a professional topic video. That is what is meant by professional.
Chewing gum is VERY unprofessional!
Again.....this video was made for coworkers. I decided after the fact to make it public. Do you see any patients?? I thought not! But keep watching !! Thanks!!
Was it filmed in a medical facility?
@@df18001 this was on a MRI trailer. I had the system for the whole day. This was really a training video for GE guys, but I ran with it.