MRI is considered a relatively safe modality where almost all risks and hazards can be mitigated by appropriate controls. However, it is widely acknowledged that, for many reasons, the number of incidents reported is likely to be a small percentage of the true number that has occurred. From that perspective, it is questionable whether any […]
Barbara Nugent
MRI Safety Matters
MRI is considered a relatively safe modality where almost all risks and hazards apart from a spontaneous quench can be mitigated by appropriate controls. Put simply, it is possible to eliminate all other MRI accidents and injuries that do occur. It is widely acknowledged, however, that the number of incidents reported, for many reasons that […]
Barbara Nugent
MRI Safety Matters
The aim of this article is to provide some guidance for radiographers undertaking antenatal MRI. It is worth emphasising that we are dealing with two patients: the fetus and the mother. For this article, the mother is referred to as ‘the patient’.
Barbara Nugent, Dr Christina Malamateniou
MRI Safety Matters, City, University of London
This project investigated whether a lack of standardised MRI safety education in the NHS was considered, by a sample of the UK MRI workforce, to create a potential risk to service users and staff. A survey of more than 100 MRI staff was carried out to identify whether there is a need for a national […]
Barbara Nugent
MRI Safety Matters