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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