The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to the Embrace Neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system following non-clinical testing. The MRI is the first of its kind to be designed exclusively for neonates and newborn babies up to 4kg in weight. Traditional MRI images thus were possible but the challenges of moving a sick newborn out of the NICU to the MRI suite would often be a challenge. The Embrace system can be located in a neonatal intensive care unit, as it neither has to be kept away from metallic objects nor requires a radiation safe-room. In addition to being able to detect abnormalities such as heart defects, breathing problems or other signs that may indicate an underlying condition, the Embrace’s ability to identify congenital defects will help doctors diagnose them more
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to the Embrace Neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system following non-clinical testing. The MRI is the first of its kind to be designed exclusively for neonates and newborn babies up to 4kg in weight. The Embrace system can be located in a neonatal intensive care unit, as it neither has to be kept away from metallic objects nor requires a radiation safe-room. In addition to being able to detect abnormalities such as heart defects, breathing problems or other signs that may indicate an underlying condition, the Embrace’s ability to identify congenital defects will help doctors diagnose them more