Justin M. Honce, MD, MRMD, (MSC™)
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
As Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) becomes more utilized in the diagnosis of disease, and more various devices are implanted in patiets, radiologists are constantly tasked with determining whether a patient with a implanted device or other foreign body is safe to undergo MRI. Radiologists and technologists are often unsure of safety risks associated with a particular device in relation to an MRI procedure. They may be unfamiliar with techniques and strategies to make risk assessment faster and more efficient.
A well-managed Magnetic Resonance (MR) safety program is integral to any MR imaging facility. The currently recommended MR safety, infrastructure and crucial roles of the Magnetic Resonance medical director, Magnetic Resonance safety officer and Magnetic Resonance safety expert and how they work together to ensure patient safety will be discussed. There will be a discussion on the major electromagnetic forces existing in the MR environment, how each of these electromagnetic forces has their own set of safety considerations and apply this knowledge to decision-making on real-world example cases.
