--- title: Will Helium Shortages Affect MRI Access? description: Liquid helium is used to keep MRI magnets cool and magnetic currents superconductive. Now it is in short supply. This is problematic since.. image: https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hubfs/MRI%20Helium%20Shortage2.jpg --- Call Today  1-800-533-3356 [![logo](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hs-fs/file-1090002196-png/images/logo.png)](https://www.atlantisworldwide.com) Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology ### Search here for your Radiology equipment solutions # Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology ## [Will Helium Shortages Affect MRI Access?](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/blog/will-helium-shortages-affect-mri-access) Posted by [Vikki Harmonay](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/blog/author/vikki-harmonay) on Wed, Nov 23, 2022 @ 10:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Liquid helium is the coldest element on earth—and now in short supply. This is problematic since liquid helium is used to keep MR magnets cool and magnetic currents superconductive.![MRI Helium Shortage2](https://info.atlantisworldwide.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MRI%20Helium%20Shortage2.jpg?width=550&height=411&name=MRI%20Helium%20Shortage2.jpg) As a rule, MR systems require 2,000 liters of liquid helium for cooling. But now, suppliers are curbing how liquid helium is allocated. NBC News recently reported that suppliers are providing liquid helium to customers based on their respective needs. Premier Inc. Regional Construction Manager Donna Craft told NBC News, “Helium is on allocation now. We’re probably not blowing up balloons in the gift shop anymore.” Premier Inc contracts with helium suppliers for 4,000+ hospitals. The war in Ukraine has also impacted the supply of liquid helium, as the United States has relied on Russia to alleviate the burden of a tight supply. Russia was to provide almost one-third of the world’s helium with a new facility. However, last January a fire halted production. In addition, the war has stopped trade between Russia and the U.S. Four out of five major helium suppliers are now prioritizing healthcare providers due to the vital need for MR imaging. Other less essential customers are receiving reduced allotments of liquid helium. In addition, the cost of liquid helium has risen as much as 30 percent. GE Healthcare Chief Marketing Officer for MR Ioannis Panagiotelis says, “Every industry and hospital with an MR system has been affected.” This is especially alarming since radiology experts say that 3D images are irreplaceable and rely on liquid helium. **Atlantis Worldwide is Here For You** If you are looking for medical imaging equipment for your healthcare facility, talk to the experts at [Atlantis Worldwide](https://www.atlantisworldwide.com). 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