This development represents the country’s first routine deployment of a portable MRI system for bedside brain imaging in critically ill patients. The ultra-low-field device can be wheeled directly to the patient’s bedside, eliminating the need for transfer to dedicated MRI suites and reducing the risks associated with moving unstable patients.
The system is already operational at the Centre for Neurological Conditions, where it is being actively used to support urgent diagnostic needs. Its application is expected to enhance rapid decision-making in cases of stroke, trauma, intensive care monitoring, paediatric neurology, and post-operative neurosurgical management.
The installation follows regulatory approval in India and has been supported by Radiosurgery Global. Medical experts expect the technology to significantly expand access to advanced brain imaging within hospital critical care environments and improve the speed and accuracy of neurological assessments.
By integrating imaging directly into patient care areas, the system is set to reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment, particularly in life-threatening neurological emergencies. It is also expected to strengthen clinical research in point-of-care neurodiagnostics across the country.
The introduction of this portable MRI system at AIIMS Delhi marks a pivotal shift in India’s medical imaging capabilities, bringing advanced neuroimaging directly to the patient bedside and reinforcing the country’s position in adopting next-generation critical care technologies.
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