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MR Safety
The ACR created a multidisciplinary blue-ribbon panel to address critical issues in MR safety. The ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2013 addresses numerous MR safety-related topics such as:
- Static magnetic field-related issues such as translational and rotational forces on ferromagnetic materials
- Time-varying magnetic field-related issues such as induced voltage, auditory considerations and thermal issues
- Personnel qualifications and training
- Site access restrictions
- Pregnancy-related issues
- Guidelines on claustrophobia, anxiety, sedation, analgesia and anesthesia
- Safety of MR scanning of device patients, such as patients with cardiac pacemakers, implanted auto-defibrillators, etc.
- MR siting considerations
- Emergency preparedness planning
Coming soon — ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: 2019 full manual with updates and critical new information.
General MR Safety
- Updates and Critical Information: 2019
- Interrelating Sentinel Event Alert #38
- Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research
- MRI Safety Web
- Safety Screening Form for MR Procedures | Formulario de Aspectos de Seguridad (Spanish)
- MRI Safety Courses
- MR Safety Training Videos
- MRI Terminology Glossary
MR Contrast Agents
FDA Resources
RadiologyInfo MRI Safety
Contrast Manual
This updated manual is the premier guide for radiologists to enhance the safe and effective use of contrast media in daily practice.
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