Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (275)
Washington, D.C. 20402
June 2006
5. Viewing Room (XMRV1) ...................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Scanning Room.
A remote physician console provides the physician with the capability of
independently viewing and manipulating images separate from the operator
console. It may also contain standard X-Ray illuminators. Requires authorization
by VACO Radiology Service.
6. Dressing Room / Cubicle (DR001) ....................................... 35 NSF (3.3 NSM)
Provide two per MRI Scanning Room.
Room is to have convenient access to Patient Toilet, Waiting and MRI Scanning
Room. Personal property lockers provided in this space.
7. Patient Stretcher Holding Bay (WRL01) .............................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Scanning Room.
Provides space for staging/observation of patient pre/post procedure.
Patient scheduling should be managed so that not more than two stretcher
patients are present in the MRI suite at a given time. Also, this area is used for
storage of non-ferrous transport devices for transferring patients into the MRI
Scanning room. This area should be adjacent to reception area where technicians
can see the patients because patients transported by mobile conveyances may
require closer supervision.
8. Patient Toilet (TLTU1) ........................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
One minimum. Provide one per two MRI Scanning Rooms.
This must be accessible from the Dressing Room / Cubicle and Waiting.
9. Crash Cart Alcove (RCA01) .....................................................20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
C. Support Areas
1. Gas / Cryogen Storage Room (SRGC2) ................................ 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
This room contains the portable stainless steel dewars and cylinders containing
liquid helium and liquid nitrogen. This refrigerant is used to produce low
temperatures in cooling the magnet to approximately four degrees Kelvin. The
dewars handling equipment; siphons, cables, hoses and special connectors are
also stored in this room. Due to the weight and difficulty of moving the dewars
during delivery and replenishment, access to the Gas / Cryogen Storage Room
should be direct and without stairs. Empty dewars and cylinders are kept in this
room until removed for refilling. This room needs a door opening that will allow
passage of dewars with diameter of up to 48" and a height of approximately 72".
Venting to the outside is required for this room. The Gas / Cryogen Storage
Room should be located close to the MRI Scanning Room.
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