Siemens Healthineers: Caring for People and for the Planet

As a leading medical technology company, Siemens Healthineers aims to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live. This also includes the responsible and sustainable use of the resources available to us all. After all, global human health is directly related to the health of our planet. Siemens Healthineers is therefore elevating its ambitions and anchoring sustainable action even more firmly in its business processes and along its entire value chain. These ambitions are also reflected in the most recent launch: Magnetom Flow. Business Review talked to representatives of Siemens Healthineers Romania to find out how this innovative equipment will revolutionise the local healthcare market.

By Anda Sebesi

Despite significant advancements in healthcare, half of the world’s population still lacks access to essential health services. Even in countries with advanced healthcare systems, access and affordability remain unequal, and far too often the quality of care someone receives depends primarily on where they live. In order to make access to healthcare more equitable, steps must be taken to transform care systems. This transformation includes measures to bring healthcare closer to patients with decentralised services, building smartly-connected healthcare systems that foster equity, and embracing digital transformation. By transforming the system of care, the healthcare provider of the future will be found not only in traditional hospitals, but in an integrated system of care.

With the support of a global team of 71,000 dedicated professionals, Siemens Healthineers is at the forefront of innovation and is shaping the future of healthcare in Romania and worldwide. At the end of February, Siemens Healthineers launched Magnetom Flow, its first 1.5 tesla (T) platform for magnetic resonance imaging with a closed helium circuit and no quench pipe, in Vienna. The equipment is highly innovative and designed with the utmost care for the environment. For example, the amount of liquid helium required for cooling has been reduced to 0.7 litres from as much as 1,500 litres thanks to the Dry Cool technology, bringing down costs and saving resources.

As the world’s population is growing¬—and with it the demand for MRI exams—the simultaneous rise in cost pressure and lack of personnel make it difficult to operate MRI economically. The Magnetom Flow platform provides the answer to the challenges facing healthcare systems. It increases productivity in routine clinical practice due to its high degree of automation and makes a decisive contribution to sustainability with the Dry Cool technology. The good news is that this innovative MRI Technology from Siemens Healthineers will come to Romania, transforming the local medical imaging sector with its state-of-the-art features and advanced imaging algorithms. Magnetom Flow represents a significant leap in radiology, promising efficiency, accuracy, and improved outcomes for patients.

“This platform reaffirms our commitment to revolutionise the landscape of the medical industry in Romania. The cutting-edge capabilities of Magnetom Flow support clinicians in achieving more precise diagnoses, leading to better treatment decisions and ultimately improving patient care across the country,” says Claudia Oanea, Managing Director at Siemens Healthineers Romania.

Magnetom Flow represents a significant evolution in the field of medical imaging, offering a range of essential benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals. Through its innovative technology, this MRI system enables the acquisition of high-quality images with superior resolution and remarkable clarity, facilitating the precise diagnosis of various medical conditions. This advanced imaging capability allows physicians to better identify and evaluate lesions and pathologies, leading to a more efficient and personalised treatment plan for each patient.

“The potential of Magnetom Flow to optimise workflow efficiency and productivity in clinical settings is impressive. Our service teams are fully equipped to support healthcare providers in harnessing the full potential of this innovative technology, ensuring seamless integration and operation at maximum capacity,” says Mircea Marinescu, Customer Service Manager at Siemens Healthineers Romania.

Sustainable medical innovation

As pioneers in MRI energy saving solutions, Siemens Healthineers makes it easy to be sustainable. Using significantly fewer natural resources such as helium, which is essential for the operation of medical equipment, Magnetom Flow is designed with a commitment towards a greener future for the generations to come. By eliminating the need for a quench pipe and significantly reducing the amount of helium required, Magnetom Flow contributes to carbon emissions reduction and generates less waste.

“Magnetom Flow is designed to minimise resource consumption. The Dry Cool technology, along with enhanced energy-saving features, contributes to a significant reduction in both costs and energy consumption. Additionally, the compact size and absence of exhaust piping make system installation easier and more cost-effective in medical institutions, without the need for costly structural modifications,” says Ana Prisacariu, Head of PM at Siemens Healthineers Romania.

With the help of the improved Eco Gradient Mode, the system automatically switches off energy-intensive components when they are not needed. And thanks to the introduction of Eco Power Mode in combination with helium-free technology, it is possible to save a further 30 percent in cooling capacity overnight. This makes Magnetom Flow one of the most sustainable MRI platforms from Siemens Healthineers. This contributes to conserving valuable resources for future generations and supporting a sustainable approach to delivering quality medical care.

Additionally, emphasising the collaborative efforts behind the successful implementation of Magnetom Flow in medical institutions across the country, Ana Prisacariu says, “From project planning to installation and training, our dedicated project management team works closely with partners to ensure a seamless transition to the Flow platform.”

A trigger for a more competitive medical sector

In clinical practice, Magnetom Flow can significantly reduce patient slot times and improve the patient experience as a result of its intuitive and highly automated design. Thanks to its ergonomic features, advanced noise reduction system, and scanning acceleration technologies, the Magnetom Flow provides a more comfortable and pleasant experience for patients. The reduction in scan time and elimination of the need to repeat procedures not only lead to improved patient comfort but also to increased efficiency and productivity within healthcare units. The entire procedure can now be carried out next to the patient—from registration and positioning to starting the examination. This saves time and gives patients peace of mind. In addition, the coils, which flexibly adapt to the body like a blanket, feature novel sensors to enable automatic position detection in the exam room.

Operating MRI systems can be a challenge even for experienced personnel, but Magnetom Flow simplifies the entire workflow and enables efficient operation with only a short training time. To keep examination times short and improve image quality, the system is equipped with extensive AI-supported image reconstruction. This is available for more examinations than before with Magnetom Flow. Measurement times can be reduced by up to 50%, while image quality is doubled. In combination with simplified workflows, overall patient throughput can be increased significantly.

Florin Preoteasa, Regional Business Development Manager at Siemens Healthineers, says that Magnetom Flow is of strategic importance for the stimulation of growth and competitiveness in the healthcare industry. “Magnetom Flow is a key player on the MRI market, offering unprecedented performance and cost-effectiveness for healthcare providers. We are confident that it will strengthen our position as a leader in diagnostic imaging solutions, driving sustainable growth and delivering tangible benefits to our customers.”Siemens Healthineers Romania’s Magnetom Flow solution is poised to revolutionise medical imaging, providing unparalleled diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and patient care.

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