What is the primary role of a Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO)?
The MRSO is responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment, including ensuring compliance with safety protocols and managing risks associated with the magnetic field.
Which of the following is considered a critical aspect of MRI safety?
The strength of the magnetic field is a critical safety concern in MRI environments, as it can cause ferromagnetic objects to become projectiles and pose other hazards.
What is the “5 Gauss Line” in an MRI facility?
The 5 Gauss Line marks the area where the magnetic field strength is strong enough to affect medical devices and ferromagnetic materials, necessitating strict safety protocols.
Which type of objects must be kept out of the MRI scan room to avoid safety hazards?
Ferromagnetic objects can be pulled into the MRI scanner with great force, creating a significant safety hazard, so they must be kept out of the scan room.
Ferromagnetic objects can be pulled into the MRI scanner with great force, creating a significant safety hazard, so they must be kept out of the scan room.
Some implants, especially those that are ferromagnetic or electronically active, can be affected by the MRI’s magnetic field, potentially leading to injury or device malfunction.