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Miho Uemura1, Yoshihiro Akatsuka1, Mitsuhiro Nakanishi1

  • 1Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sapporo Medical University Hospital.

Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi
|June 26, 2025
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

New MRI staff are more likely to bring ferromagnetic objects into the MRI room, especially in their first year and during the second quarter. This highlights a need for enhanced safety training for personnel with less magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) experience.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging Physics
  • Patient Safety
  • Radiological Sciences

Context:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rooms pose significant safety risks due to powerful magnetic fields.
  • Ferromagnetic objects can cause serious accidents and injuries within the MRI environment.
  • Incident reports provide valuable data for analyzing safety breaches.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the incidence and causes of ferromagnetic objects being brought into MRI rooms.
  • To identify trends and risk factors associated with such incidents.
  • To utilize incident report data for improving MRI safety protocols.

Summary:

  • Analysis of 10 years of incident reports (2012-2021) revealed 26 cases of ferromagnetic objects in MRI rooms.
  • The majority of incidents involved MRI staff within their first year of experience.
  • A higher frequency of incidents occurred during the second quarter, particularly among less experienced personnel.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the critical need for targeted safety education for new MRI staff.
  • Recommendations for enhanced training can mitigate risks associated with ferromagnetic objects in MRI suites.
  • Improved safety awareness can prevent accidents and ensure a secure MRI environment.
Keywords:
MRIferromagnetic objectsincident report

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