IPEM MR Advanced Acceleration Technology Task and Finish Group Resources

Visit the IPEM website to access links for all resources and material, which now includes webinars, live resources, pulse sequence sharing resources, and case studies.

Webinars

These webinars provide essential information on MR AAT technology and its implementation from users across the UK and Ireland. These resources are suitable for anyone working in MRI, including Physicists, Radiographers, Radiologists and Radiology Service Managers.

Webinar 1: Overview of MR AAT across the three main vendors, discussing deployment and its role in increasing patient throughput.

Webinars 2-4: Focus on vendor implementations of the technology and provide user examples and case studies of the impact of AAT across clinical services.

MR AAT Live Resource

This live resource provides detailed information on MR AAT and its implementation from users across the UK and Ireland. It includes vendor-specific availability, performance details, and impact on patient throughput. Open to IPEM and non-IPEM members, the resource will be regularly updated as community knowledge grows.

Contributions are welcome from anyone involved in AAT deployment or implementation. Contact the T&F group: michael.hutton4@nhs.net and steven.jackson6@nhs.net.

MR AAT Pulse Sequence Sharing Resource (GitHub)

A curated library of example sequences for the three main MR vendors is now available. Sequences demonstrate AAT applications for reference and direct use on compatible MR systems. Only the T&F group can upload material to keep this resource organised and clutter-free.

MR AAT Case Studies

Additional anatomy and technique-specific case studies are being added. Contributions from the community are welcome—contact the T&F group if you have examples to share.

IPEM Topical Report on MR AAT (Coming 2024!)

A comprehensive report on MR AAT, covering purchasing guidance, evaluation, implementation, and impact assessments, is in progress and expected early to mid-2024.

Contact

Mike Hutton, Co-chair IPEM AAT T&F Group

Christie Medical Physics and Engineering, Regional Medical Physics Service (North West)

Email: Michael.hutton4@nhs.net