In-room imaging and MR planning

Combination of QC and QA tests

QC = Quality Control ensures the process works on good inputs QA = Quality Assurance examines the output (result testing)

Main B 0

B 0 coil w/ rad window Modified active shim Gantry material

QC

Gradients

MR image

Image acquisition

Split gradient design Gradient amps Gradient shielding

QC

QA

RF receive

Radio lucent coil array Microwave Radiation

QC

Adapted from: McGee et al. 4 th MR in RT Symposium 2016, Ann Arbor, MI Thomadsen B et al., Quality Management in Medical Physics, General concepts, AAPM 2004, Pittsburg, PA