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ESR Essentials : basic physics of MR safety—practice recommendations by the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology

Nordin, Love Engström ; Åberg, Karin ; Kihlberg, Johan ; Owman, Titti LU ; Hansson, Boel LU ; Björkman-Burtscher, Isabella M. LU ; Petersen, Cecilia and Lundberg, Peter (2025) In European Radiology 35. p.572-579
Abstract

Objectives: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is safe from a long-term perspective since there are no known cumulative risks for patients or personnel. However, the technique comes with several acute risks associated with the powerful electromagnetic fields that are necessary to produce medical images. These risks include, among other things, a projectile hazard, loud noise, and the risk of heating. Safe use of MRI requires knowledge about the different hazards related to MRI and organizational structured work including the implementation of routines describing a safe workflow from the referral of a patient to the signed report. In this article, the risks associated with MRI are described along with suggestions for how each... (More)

Objectives: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is safe from a long-term perspective since there are no known cumulative risks for patients or personnel. However, the technique comes with several acute risks associated with the powerful electromagnetic fields that are necessary to produce medical images. These risks include, among other things, a projectile hazard, loud noise, and the risk of heating. Safe use of MRI requires knowledge about the different hazards related to MRI and organizational structured work including the implementation of routines describing a safe workflow from the referral of a patient to the signed report. In this article, the risks associated with MRI are described along with suggestions for how each risk can be minimized or eliminated. Conclusion: The aim of this article is to provide support for the development of, and compliance with, MRI safety routines, and to work with the technique in a safe way. The scope of this treatise does not cover specific details of implant safety, however, the physical principles described can be applied to the risk assessment of implants. Key Points: Establish whether any MR contraindications apply to the patient. Evaluate means to deal with identified risks for both patients and personnel. It is imperative to always perform and document a risk-benefit assessment.

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Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiofrequency field, Risk-benefit assessment, Static magnetic field, Time-varying magnetic field gradients
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European Radiology
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35
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572 - 579
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Springer
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  • scopus:85201255879
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0938-7994
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10.1007/s00330-024-10999-8
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English
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  author       = {{Nordin, Love Engström and Åberg, Karin and Kihlberg, Johan and Owman, Titti and Hansson, Boel and Björkman-Burtscher, Isabella M. and Petersen, Cecilia and Lundberg, Peter}},
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