Bill, Kristan, Howard and Karl continue the wide-ranging discussion of various MR safety issues related to implants, devices and other metallic items in or on persons entering the MRI scanner.
- Describe the importance of changing patients out of street clothes prior to an MRI exam
- State the coil the coil that is of the most concern as it relates to RF-related heating
- Describe the benefits of MR staff and other personnel dressing in a ferrous-free fashion
- List how specific conditions of use may or may not impact patient safety
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
This program has been submitted for 1.00 hours of Category A CE credit as designated by the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) RCEEM.
Release Date: 9-29-2023 | Expires: 09-30-2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures: In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME/CE activity. The planner has nothing to disclose
This MRiCast episode is supported by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. through an unrestricted educational grant.
