This document discusses safety considerations for working with MRI machines. It covers several topics:
1. The static magnetic field of an MRI is extremely strong, around 30,000 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. As a result, there are biological and mechanical risks from the magnetic field.
2. There are different safety zones around an MRI machine, with the innermost zone only allowing screened patients and personnel. Various instructions are provided to patients regarding removing all metal objects before an MRI scan.
3. Both patients and personnel must be screened for any metal implants or other factors that could pose a risk during a scan. Certain metals are considered MRI-safe but patients should always check with a technologist about any objects
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14. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PATIENT
1. YOU ARE URGED TO USE THE EAR PLUGS OR HEADPHONES THAT WE SUPPLY FOR
USE DURING YOUR MRI EXAMINATION
2. REMOVE ALL MAKE UP AND JEWELRY (E.G., NECKLACES, PINS, RINGS).
3. REMOVE ALL DENTURES, FALSE TEETH, PARTIAL DENTAL PLATES.
4. REMOVE HEARING AIDS.
5. REMOVE EYEGLASSES.
6. REMOVE YOUR WATCH, CELL PHONE, CREDIT AND BANK CARDSAND ALL OTHER
CARDS WITH A MAGNETIC STRIP.
7. USE GOWN, IF PROVIDED, OR REMOVE ALL CLOTHING WITH METAL FASTENERS,
ZIPPERS, ETC.
8.SQUEEZE BULB IS GIVEN TO THE PATIENT FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES
15. • H/O MEDICAL DISEASE.
• H/O SURGERY , CANCER TREATMENT (RADIATION SEEDS).
• H/O TRAUMA, WAR INJURY, OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY,
TATTOO
• ALLERGY OR PROBLEM DURING PREVIOUS MRI
• HISTORY OF PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING, LMP
• CLAUSTROPHOBIA AND ANXIETY
16. Cerebral
aneurysm
clips
Metallic foreign body
in
the eye
Shrapnel,
bullets
(in critical area)
Metallic Ocular implants
Pacemakers Pacing wires
Cochlear implantsNeurostimulators
Implants and metal
Electrical devices
17. • ONLY METALS THAT ARE MRI COMPATIBLE SUCH AS…
TITANIUM ALUMINUM BRASS
• IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF AN OBJECT IS MRI
SAFE…DON’T TAKE IT INTO THE ROOM. ASK A
TECHNOLOGIST!!!!!!!!
18. Usually MRI compatible
Cardiac
• Sternal wires
• Heart valves &
annuloplasty rings
• Coronary stents
• Epicardial wires (cut
short and taped)
• Other vascular
stents, coils and
filters
Other
• Orthopaedic implants
• Contraceptive devices
• Dental implants
19. MRI PERSONAL SCREENING
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
• REPORTING OF THE EVENTS LIKE TRAUMA, SURGERY ETC.
20. EMPLOYEE SAFETY
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE SCREENED
TO WORK IN A MAGNETIC FIELD
ENVIRONMENT JUST LIKE THE
PATIENTS.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
21. Device and Object
Screening
• As part of the Zone III site
restriction and equipment
testing and clearing
responsibilities, all sites
should have ready access to
a strong handheld magnet
(1000-Gauss) and/or a
handheld ferromagnetic
detection device.
23. GRADIENT SYSTEM
SAFETY
AUDITORY DAMAGE
WILL PRODUCE TYPICAL KNOCKING SOUND
INDUCED CURRENTS
(PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM)
RESULTS FROM ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS
RESULTS IN HEATING OF HUMAN BODY
24. o Always apply hearing protection for patients
Auditory damage
25. o PATIENT MUST BE INFORMED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY PERIPHERAL
NERVE STIMULATION
o THOSE WHO CLOSE TO THE PATIENT ALSO EXPERIENCE A MILD
PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION
Induced currents
(peripheral nervous system)
26. RF power deposition
Burns
So..,
It may cause
Prevent skin to skin contact creating current loops
Keep sufficient distance between patients skin
and RF coil
Keep RF Coils straight and parallel to main magnetic
field
RF SAFETY
27. In the event of an emergency, you should
first remove the subject from the MRI
scan room
Stand near the doors to the scan room to
insure no unauthorized emergency
personnel can enter
NO CODE OR CODE LIKE PROCEDURES
WILL BE RUN IN THE MRI ROOM
HANDLING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
28. Emergency stopper button
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON DOES NOT
QUENCH THE MAGNET THIS TURN OFF MOST
ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE SCANNER ROOM
AND OPERATOR AREA
Stop button
29. QUENCH
Quench is done in an emergency ,to run the
magnetic field ZERO in order to remove
projectile /patient from the scanner in
An emergency
If these done Cryogens
( Helium and Nitrogen ) BOIL OFF and
DEACTIVATE the magnet
