Chapter 1 Introduction to Risk assessment/ limits/health effects and International and National Organizations and Guidelines.
MR SAFETY
This module gives clinically relevant information to reduce risks to both the staff and the patients. Not only on the physics behind MR safety, but also policies and procedures. A must to meet international and national regulations / Joint Commission recommendations and requirements
Lessons
Safety ch. 2: RISKS directly related to the MR system
Chapter 2: After this introduction about Risks directly related to the MR system you should be able:
. To perceive the acronyms/abbreviations associated to your MRI system(s) and MR Safety.
. To distinguish the acronyms/abbreviations associated to your MRI system(s) of the different MR Safety terminology related to your MRI system(s) and field strength.
. To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
. To understand and describe the risk assessment/ limits and health effects around your MRI system(s).
Safety ch. 3, 4, 5: Side Effects, Emergency, Protective / Preventive Measures: Labeling
Chapter 3,4 and 5 discuss Safety aspects related to (In)Direct and Side Effects, (Medical) Emergency in the MR Room / Emergency Procedures and Protective / Preventive Measures linked to International and Local regulations.
After this introduction in chapter 3,4, and 5 you should be able:
. To perceive the acronyms/abbreviations associated to your MRI system(s) and MR Safety.
. To distinguish the acronyms/abbreviations associated to your MRI system(s) of the different MR Safety terminology related to your MRI system(s) and field strength.
. To explain to others and to be aware of the (in)direct effects and side effects of the RF and the magnetic fields.
. To act in case of Emergency and to know the procedures.
. To describe and apply the local and national regulations regarding protective and preventive measures.
. To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
. To understand and describe the risk assessment/ limits and health effects around your MRI system(s).
Safety ch. 6: Contra-indications or not? Electrically, magnetically or activated implants and devices
Chapter 6 Contra-indications or not?
Electrically, magnetically, or mechanically activated implants and devices.
After this overview in chapter 6 you should be able:
• To perceive the specific acronyms/abbreviations associated to your MRI system(s) and MR Safety.
• To distinguish the different contra-indications and to act properly if patients come for an MRI examination.
• To act in case of Emergency and to know the procedures.
• To describe and apply the local and national regulations regarding contra indications.
• To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
• To understand and describe the risk assessment/ limits related to contra-indications around your MRI system(s).
Safety ch. 7: Screening / Restrictions and Standards for workers getting in the MR room
Chapter 7: Screening and standards for workers getting in the MR room.
After this overview in chapter 7 you should be able:
• To know the Site Access Restrictions.
• To distinguish the different contra-indications and to act properly if patients come for an MRI examination.
• To act in case of Emergency and to know the procedures.
• To describe and apply the local and national regulations regarding access to the MR room.
• To describe the “possible” side effects working in the MR room.
• To know the local regulations: who has access to the MR room.
• To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
• To understand and describe the risk assessment/ limits related working in an MR room during an MR examination.
Safety ch. 8: Patient Managing
Chapter 8 discussing Patient Managing.
After this overview in chapter 8 you should be able:
. To know the local screening forms.
. To distinguish the different contraindications and to act properly if patients come for an MRI examination.
. To act in case of Emergency and to know the procedures.
. To describe and apply the local and national regulations regarding access to the MR room.
. To explain the patient the side effects they can feel during MR examination.
. To know the local regulations preparing the patient.
. To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
. To understand and describe the risk assessment/ limits related to the MR room during an MR examination.
. To handle the safe position of the patient including the surface coils.
Safety ch. 9: Thermal and Cold Burns
Chapter 9 discussing Thermal and cold Burns.
After this overview in chapter 9 you should be able:
. To distinguish the different contraindications and to act properly if patients come for an MRI examination.
. To act in case of Emergency and to know the procedures.
. To describe and apply the local and national regulations regarding accidents caused by burns.
. To explain the patient, the side effects they can feel during MR examination.
. To name the different risks directly related to the MR system(s).
. To understand and describe the specific burn risks during an MR examination.
. To handle the safe position of the patient including the surface coils and all extra devices
. To know the procedures how to position the extra devices used during the MR examination.
Safety ch. 10: Interventional MRI and Therapeutic Applications
Chapter 10: Interventional MRI and Therapeutic Applications.
After this overview in chapter 10 you should be able:
. To distinguish different Interventional MRI techniques and hybrid modalities.
. To describe the therapeutic applications.
. To name the different risks directly related to Interventional MRI.
. To understand and describe the specific risks during those specific MR examinations.
. To know the procedures how to position the extra devices and accessories used during those interventional MR examinations.
Safety ch. 11: Safety Aspects related to Contrast agents
Chapter 11 discusses safety aspects related to Contrast agents.
After this overview in chapter 11 you should be able:
. To distinguish the contrast agents.
. To describe the contrast agents.
. To name the different risks directly related to contrast agents.
. To understand and describe the specific risks using contrast agents.
. To be aware of the side effects of contrast agents and to act if needed.
Safety ch. 12: Rest Stuff, Repetition and Summary
Chapter 12 involves Rest Stuff, Repetition and Summary.
After this overview in chapter 12 you should be able:
. To have a good overview about MR Safety and to apply and use it.
. To describe the main risks regarding MR Safety.
. To have an idea about the New High Technologies related to MR Safety.
. To understand and describe procedures needed around the MR examination regarding Safety.
. To find the guidelines needed for MRI examinations related to MR Safety.
. Knowledge and understanding about parts of the MR system.
. Knowing the procedures for the fire and life safety aspects.
. To have an overview about a number of accessories which can be used in the MR room.
. To know how to use the educational objectives and training’s needed regarding MR Safety.
. To find on internet your way regarding MR Safety.
At the end of the module you should be:
. to have the skills to handle all MRI Safety items, to explain and describe the items to colleagues, patients and the public.