There are potential risks in the MR environment... (American College of Radiology (ACR) Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices)
The goal of the lecture is to highlight the potential risks to patients, family members, visitors, and staff; and explore safe practice guidelines and recommendations.
The fundamental principles involved in MR site planning are discussed, and additional sources of information on MRI safety are listed.
Useful Online Resources
1. ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices: 2007--This document covers topics such as MR Safety Policies and Procedures, Static Magnetic Field Issues, Patient and non-MR personnel screening, pregnancy-related issues, pediatric MR safety concerns, contrast agent safety, etc...
2. MRI Safety: 2009--This document covers zoning, screening, and emergency procedures very well with great illustrations and graphics.
3. MRI Safety Issues--This document covers the biologic effects of the static magnetic field, time varying magnetic fields (the gradients), and RF energy. It lists various reported causes of death related to MR, and provides illustrations of the new FDA MR safety terminology.
4. PowerPoint Presentation on safety concerns, specifically geared towards non-MR health care providers. (PowerPoint Below).
5. MR Safety July-2007
6. Video on MR Safety
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