Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Why You Want Original Toshiba Vantage Parts for Your MRI Equipment



You take the process of magnetic resonance imaging seriously, which is why you chose to purchase a Vantage Titan 1.5T in the first place. When the time comes to replace a worn component, the smart thing to do is invest in original Toshiba Vantage parts. Here are some of the advantages that you will enjoy courtesy of your investment in those original components. 

The Parts Meet the Standards

When your Toshiba MRI equipment was manufactured, each part was constructed to meet specific quality requirements. That’s why the machine works so well for you and your patients. The attention to detail and function make it possible for you to provide images that are clear, concise, and provide the information that your patients and their physicians need to move forward with treatments.
 

While many third-party manufacturers will base their operations off those original standards, not all of them will take the steps necessary to ensure the end product possesses the same quality. They may use materials that are close to, but not quite as good as those used for the originals. On the back end, they may not employ the same stringent methods used by the original manufacturer to guarantee quality. Your best bet is to stick with original parts and avoid the risks that come with using unproven components.
 

You Save Money

The thing about off-brand replacement parts is that you may or may not save money in the long run. Presumably, your rationale for trying a third-party component was because it was priced around half of the cost of an original part. There’s no doubt you save money on the front end, but those savings evaporate when you end up having to replace that inferior part due to poor quality or a breakdown over the next year. If you have ponied up the cash for the original part, you get more years of reliable use and end up saving money.
 

You Have Superior Warranty Protections

You already know that the warranties on your original Toshiba parts provide a wide range of protections. Can the same be said about parts obtained from another producer? Not every manufacturer will offer you the same range of benefits that you get with the original parts. That can translate into more events that are not covered under the warranty terms and conditions. If you had stuck with original replacement parts, getting a replacement quickly and not having to pay another cent would be the more likely scenario.

Your Reputation Remains Positive

The reputation of your business is only as good as the results produced for your patients. What do you think would happen if a physician administered treatments based on the results of the images provided by your office and they were flawed in some manner? Depending on what details those images failed to yield, those treatments could harm the patient.

After a few flubs of this nature, you can expect physicians to start sending patients to other imaging services. That once crowded schedule will dwindle to the point that you wonder if anyone will be coming your way today. Along with making sure your staff is fully competent, you must keep your imaging devices in the best possible condition. That means investing in original replacement parts.
 

Don’t take chances when it comes to the quality of those images. Stick with original Toshiba parts for your MRI equipment and you can’t go wrong.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Why Timely MRI Repair Matters to You and Your Patients




Magnetic resonance imaging is one of the most efficient ways to see what’s happening inside without having to conduct exploratory surgery. Employing the use of radio waves, it’s possible create images that give physicians a clear image of the shape and size of organs and any unusual masses that may be present. Given the benefits of this approach, you want to ensure that your MRI equipment is always working at the highest level of efficiency. Here are some of the reasons that you don’t want to put off any type of repair.

Accurate Images

Any malfunction of your MRI equipment can have an adverse effect on the quality of the resulting images. Some part of the image may be slightly blurry or obscured. What if the origin of the patient’s problem happens to be in that region? Since the image was not as clear is usual, it could take weeks or months before the underlying cause of the pain is discovered using other means.

Do you really want your patients to deal with more discomfort than necessary? Even if the machine just seems to be a little slow, don’t take chances. Have a professional take a look, find out what’s happening and make the necessary MRI repairs as quickly as possible.

Faster Results

Equipment that takes a long time to do the job makes it harder for you to get to every patient who needs testing today. That can lead to a backlog of patients in the waiting room. Your goal is to get those tests done, ensure the results are accurate, and then move on to the next patient. A faster response on your part means that physicians can review the results and take whatever steps are needed to help their patients now instead of later.

Another reason to ensure the machinery is producing results in a timely manner is the comfort of the patient. You know from experience that some patients find remaining still for the imaging to be difficult. It may have to do with having an anxiety disorder or some other emotional issue. It’s in the best interests of your patients to move them through the imaging process without any delay. Both of you will feel less stressed by the encounter.

Preventing Breakdowns

It may seem okay to keep working even though the equipment has a slight glitch. What happens to your patients if you come in tomorrow morning and the device will not activate? At that point, you begin scrambling to find someone else who can work those patients into the schedule, or you try to get the patient to come back after you have the equipment repaired.

By choosing to take action at the first sign of a problem, the odds of experiencing a complete breakdown are kept to a minimum. Along with not inconveniencing your patients, you don't waste the time of your staff, and also protect your reputation in the local medical community.

There’s no good reason to delay a call for repairs when something isn’t quite right. Your best bet is to seek help at the first sign of trouble. In the long run, swift action is good for you, good for your patients, and will certainly keep you in the good graces of the rest of the medical community.