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[-] Apollo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

Probably first on the "turn this off" list, its ultimately a diagnostic tool and when it comes to rationing power life support equipment has first priority. Its an insanely power hungry device and shutting it off could let you run dozens of ventilators etc.

[-] palal@lemmy.ml 0 points 11 months ago

So, does that make it primarily useful for if the hospital is looking to do surgery?

IIRC al-Shifa was still doing complicated surgeries really late into the conflict.

[-] Apollo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

Not necessarily, an MRI is great to have but not necessary to carry out surgery, while something like ventilation absolutely is.

Power usage of an MRI machine is pretty mega, it'd be hugely wasteful to prioritise running it vs even just keeping fuel in reserve.

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