Anesthesia delivery systems and MRI scanners could not be more different in how they work, yet in many hospitals the same technical team is expected to keep both running. This course, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, is built for exactly that reality: it gives biomedical engineers and service technicians the combined competence to install, configure, diagnose, and maintain GE Healthcare's Aestiva/7900 anesthesia systems alongside its MRI equipment.

Participants work through both technology tracks in parallel — anesthesia delivery on one side, magnetic resonance imaging on the other — covering diagnostics, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and the safety and compliance standards each system demands, so they leave able to support both sides of the department with equal confidence.

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To

• Explain the key components and functions of both the Aestiva/7900 anesthesia system and MRI equipment.
• Install, configure, calibrate, and optimize the performance of both systems in clinical environments.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on Aestiva/7900 and MRI equipment through regular maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards across both technology lines.

Who Should Attend?

• Biomedical engineers and service technicians responsible for maintaining and servicing Aestiva/7900 and MRI systems.
• Healthcare professionals involved in the technical operations of anesthesia and MRI equipment.
• Medical equipment specialists working in hospitals or clinics that run these systems.

Module 1: Safety and Regulatory Foundations for Both Systems

• Key safety standards for anesthesia systems, preventing overexposure and ensuring patient safety, and understanding safety alarms and alerts.
• FDA, CE, and other regulatory standards for anesthesia systems, and documenting and maintaining records for audits.
• Safety considerations for MRI equipment, including magnetic field hazards, and preventing harm to patients and staff.
• Compliance with international MRI regulations and standards, and documenting safety compliance.

Module 2: Anesthesia and MRI Technology Fundamentals

• Key components of the Aestiva/7900 anesthesia system, and GE Healthcare's design philosophy and advancements in anesthesia technology.
• Basic principles of MRI technology, key components of MRI machines, and applications of MRI in clinical settings.

Module 3: Installing Both Systems

• Setup procedures, connecting and configuring components, and calibration and testing after installation for the Aestiva/7900.
• Setup of MRI system components, ensuring correct configuration for optimal imaging, and calibration of MRI components.

Module 4: Diagnostics and Preventive Maintenance

• System diagnostics tools and software for the Aestiva/7900, troubleshooting common issues, and interpreting error codes and alerts.
• Preventive maintenance strategies, cleaning and calibration procedures, and routine checks for the Aestiva/7900.
• Common MRI system failures and troubleshooting steps, identifying mechanical and electrical issues, and MRI-specific diagnostic tools.
• Preventive maintenance tasks, cleaning and calibration procedures, and diagnosing performance degradation for MRI systems.

Module 5: Troubleshooting Faults on Both Systems

• Identifying common faults in anesthesia systems, troubleshooting power, mechanical, and sensor-related issues, and testing and repairing Aestiva/7900 components.
• Advanced troubleshooting methods for complex issues, diagnostic tools for fault isolation, and handling and replacing faulty components.
• Diagnosing and fixing electrical and mechanical MRI issues, resolving image quality problems and system errors, and handling MRI-specific error codes and alarms.

Module 6: Optimizing MRI Performance

• Techniques to optimize MRI image quality, calibration adjustments for improved performance, and addressing environmental factors affecting MRI systems.

Module 7: Networking and Data Management for Both Systems

• Connecting the anesthesia system with hospital information systems (HIS), ensuring secure data transmission, and troubleshooting network-related issues.
• Integrating MRI systems with healthcare IT infrastructure, managing and storing patient data securely, and preventing and resolving networking issues.

Module 8: Advanced Maintenance and Extending System Lifespan

• Deep dive into maintaining critical Aestiva/7900 components, managing long-term maintenance schedules, and replacing and calibrating sensitive components.
• Techniques for extending system life, tracking performance over time, and minimizing downtime and service interruptions.
• Handling complex MRI maintenance issues, managing calibration of sensitive MRI components, and best practices for long-term MRI performance.
• Techniques for prolonging MRI equipment life, managing downtime and uptime, and maintaining consistent imaging performance over time.

Module 9: Final System Review and Readiness Checks

• Reviewing critical performance parameters of the anesthesia system, final checks and adjustments, and ensuring readiness for clinical use.
• Final tuning of Aestiva/7900 components, safety compliance checks, and ensuring long-term reliability.
• Analyzing MRI system performance in-depth, verifying image quality and technical parameters, and conducting final diagnostics and calibration.
• Final optimization of MRI imaging performance, ensuring safe and efficient operation, and preparing the system for long-term clinical use.