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MRI is one of the safest and most descriptive diagnostic tools ever invented. Unlike CT or conventional X-rays, there is no carcinogenic (ionizing) radiation involved. There are no known biological risks associated with exposure to magnetic fields of the strength used in clinical MRI’s. And though there have been compatibility issues with medical devices, such as pacemakers, the clinical safety of an MRI scan has always been quite high, and newer devices are even improving it.

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Now 43 States Have Adopted 2022 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals.

Hospitals in these 43 states with MRI facilities are Required the use of Ferromagnetic Detection Systems.

All The Joint Commission accredited facilities MUST follow FGI’s standards, unless their own state-referenced standards already include the latest FGI provisions.

Hover your cursor over a state in the map below. Learn how that state uses the Hospital, Outpatient, and Resi

Purpose: The absence of ionizing radiation in MRI applications does not guarantee absolute safety. Implementing of safety guidelines can ensure high-quality practice in the clinical MRI with the minimum risk. For this purpose, this cross-section quantitative study conducted in Jordan Kingdom aimed to assess current MRI safety guidelines in comparison with those of 2020 Manual on MR Safety of the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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The MR world is in a bit of a conundrum. Providers are ramping up scan volumes to make up for missed exams (and missed revenue) during the lockdown phase of the pandemic, yet the U.S. is currently experiencing a shortage of technologists.

If you do a search on the internet job board Indeed for MR technologist openings in the country, almost 4,000 positions will appear. The staffing shortage is so severe that some healthcare facilities are offering sign-on bonuses of up to $15,000 to a

The COVID-19 pandemic upended health care throughout the world with near-capacity hospitalization rates, overworked staff, and new personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Patient and staff safety was often at the forefront of operational decisions made during the pandemic. But how did the pandemic impact MR safety?

In December 2020, the US FDA issued a safety communication that face masks with metal in the nose wire or in the fabric may cause burns during an MR exam. The

Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

Introduction
This guidance document provides Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s or the Agency’s) recommendations on testing to assess the safety and compatibility of medical devices in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment and the recommended format for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Information in medical device labeling. This guidance supersedes FDA&rsq

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1.1 Foreword
VA Program Offices, project teams, designers and constructors, are obligated to our Nation`s Veterans and taxpayers to make the most effective and efficient use of resources, by providing a continuum of safe, secure, high quality, high performance, and high value environments of care and service for Veterans. The VA Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) supports the Department`s mission through developm

The detailed forensic evidence presented in the 195- page police report on the serious MRI accident in Swedish Lapland contains photos and descriptions of the metallic objects that were effectively turned into flying weapons before they became attached to the scanner.

On 13 March, AuntMinnieEurope.com revealed details about the weighted vest worn by the specialist nurse who got sucked into the MRI machine in October 2019. The police report, finalized on 24 February, also indicates tha

Who bears formal responsibility for the serious MRI accident at Sunderby Hospital in Luleå, Swedish Lapland? This complex question appears to lie at the heart of the investigation that`s still going on, and the answer may well set a legal precedent, according to experts.

The accident took place on 23 October, and it led to injuries to a specialist nurse, along with the mobile MRI scanner being out of action for a lengthy period and in need of possible repair. Is it the responsib

A false sense of security exists when it comes to MRI safety, and many staff members are unaware of reported incidents within their own department, a large Swedish survey has found. The results were posted online on 13 December by European Radiology.

"This national survey has shown that safety incidents resulting in human injury, material damage, and close calls in clinical MR environments do occur. Risk level of these incidents is high," noted lead author Boel Hansson from the depart