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Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 2. General Practices
Published on: October 3, 2016
ACR guidance document on MR safe practices: 2013
1, Emanuel Kanal, A James Barkovich
1Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. ekanal@pitt.edu
Abstract:
Because there are many potential risks in the MR environment and reports of adverse incidents involving patients, equipment and personnel, the need for a guidance document on MR safe practices emerged. Initially published in 2002, the ACR MR Safe Practices Guidelines established de facto industry standards for safe and responsible practices in clinical and research MR environments. As the MR industry changes the document is reviewed, modified and updated. The most recent version will reflect these changes.
Insights
Magnetic Resonance (MR) environments pose risks, necessitating safety guidelines. The ACR MR Safe Practices Guidelines, updated regularly, ensure safe clinical and research practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) environments present significant risks to patients, equipment, and personnel.
- Adverse incidents in MR settings highlight the critical need for established safety protocols.
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