Reliable Communication
Making a Difference

Interventional MRI procedures require precise coordination between clinicians, technologists, and patients. In and around the MRI bore, extreme acoustic noise makes clear and reliable communication difficult.

Over time, clinicians have been resourceful in developing their individual techniques to help overcome this communication barrier — often relying on hand signals, repeated scan pauses, or indirect communication through technologists outside the scanner room. EERS aims to relieve that burden by giving the MRI suite a voice — a clear and dependable two-way communication system.

Traditional MRI communication systems deliver sound to the patient, but cannot capture voice clearly from inside the scanner. EERS is the only system designed to capture, filter, and reconstruct voice directly from the ear canal, enabling true two-way communication in and around the MRI bore.

Powered by patented technology, and backed by years of research and development, EERS is proud to introduce a new communication standard into the MRI environment — built to aid the efficiency and precision of interventional procedures: Cardiac Interventional MRI, Biopsy Procedures, and Ablation Treatments.

Remote MRI allows technologists to operate scanners from centralized locations, addressing the growing shortage of MRI technologists and improving access to imaging services. But communication inside the MRI environment remains a major challenge.

Remote operators often rely on indirect communication through on-site assistants or limited audio systems that cannot clearly capture patient responses. Patients may not hear instructions clearly, operators cannot confirm patient responses reliably, workflow interruptions slow the scanning process, and communication errors increase clinical risk.

EERS enables clear two-way voice communication between remote operators and patients inside the MRI environment while integrating with existing and emerging remote MRI platforms and imaging technology providers. These systems enable technologists to remotely operate scanners, monitor patient status, and manage imaging workflows.

During a diagnostic MRI, patients are often isolated inside the scanner with minimal ability to communicate with technologists. Instructions may be difficult to hear, and patients may struggle to respond clearly if they become uncomfortable or anxious.

Improving communication inside the scanner could significantly improve the patient experience, reduce scan times and minimize repeat imaging due to movement.