For guidance on modality selection prior to imaging please refer to our 'Which modality? - Reference Guide'   , if you require further assistance please email clinicalservices@burgessdiagnostics.com    and our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

It typically takes from 6 to 30 seconds per body area.

Approximately 10 to 15 scans can be completed in one scanning session, depending on the types of clinical cases.

It takes approximately 30 minutes per body area.

A maximum of 8 patients and up to 10 body areas can be completed in one MRI scanning session, depending on the types of clinical cases.

Yes, please ensure you have set-up an account with your radiological reporting house at least 3 days prior to our first visit.

All our scanners are equipped with mobile connectivity and patient scan images are sent electronically to an integrated PACS (Picture Archiving & Communication System).

This allows all scan images to be stored electronically allowing you direct access online (over multiple devices) and easy sharing with other practices/clients.

If required, you can provide your own USB stick (3.0 USB 64gb stick) onto which we can download your DICOM images, so you can view them on your own viewing platform.

A veterinary surgeon must always be available and the clinical care of the patient (including transportation of the patient to/from and when on the mobile unit) will remain with, and under the responsibility of, the veterinary surgeon at all times.

The clinical care of the patient also includes:
- provision, management and monitoring of anaesthetic requirements, including both sedation and general anaesthesia
- monitoring and supply of oxygen to the patient
- care and management of the patient in any emergency situation
- all other areas of clinical care for the patient whilst onboard

Please refer to this handy reference guide to help prepare you and your staff for your first visit from one of our mobile scanners. 

Preparing for your first visit               

For MRI scans patients should be anaesthetised.

For CT scans the patient can be sedated or anaesthetised depending on which area of the body is being scanned and the patients condition.

All staff who will be coming on board the scanner must complete and sign the MRI Safety Questionnaire                       or read and sign the CT Site Staff – Local Rules                      depending on modality. For both modalities staff are not deemed safe until the questionnaire has been checked and counter signed by a member of Burgess Diagnostics staff. Previously completed MRI safety questionnaires must be provided at the start of each scanning session.

Yes, an oxygen cylinder (size E or F) will need to be brought on board together with any other drugs which are required for the patient.

Isoflurane anaesthetic will also be needed on board, to top-up the supply as required.

Completed and signed MRI Safety Questionnaire's                       or signed CT Site Staff – Local Rules                      documentation for all staff should be available on board, depending on imaging modality.

A fully completed Imaging Request Form                       should be brought on board for each patient which is to be scanned during the session. Please ensure the specific areas to be scanned are indicated on the form, whether there are any clinical indications and if contrast is required.

Yes, all site staff must wear their own personal radiation monitoring badge (TLD*) when onboard any of our CT scanners. 

*TLD – Thermoluminesent Dosimeter

Yes, please ensure any MRI/CT contrast agents have been ordered in readiness for the scheduled scanning session.

MRI Contrast Agent – Gadolinium Chelate (Magnevist)  0.2mls/kg
CT Contrast Agent – Iodinated (Niopman 300)  2ml/kg

Contrast agent should be used for any cases that have an extra vascular blood supply or infectious process, including:

• Tumour/Mass
• Abscess
• Disc Material
• Disco Spondylitis
• Oedema
• Meningitis
• Enlarged Lymph Nodes