About this Program

This program will provide an overview of the MR Safety Practice Guidelines published by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  The ACR MR Safe Practice Guidelines established de facto industry standards for safe and responsible practices in clinical and research MR environment.  This program is appropriate for MR Safety for MRI Personnel – Level 2. 

Agenda

Intro  (Ryan)

  • History of MRI safety movement
  • MRI incidents/statistics

Static Magnetic Field  (Max)

  • Biological effects
  • Translation
  • Spatial Gradients
  • Torque
  • Lenz Forces
  • Zoning/Signage
  • MR Personnel
  • Screening/Ferromagnetic Detection
  • Police/Firefighters/Emergency Response Personnel
  • Object/Device Labeling

Time Varying Gradients  (Max)

  • Acoustic Noise/Hearing Protection
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • TVG Operating Modes
  • Induced Voltages

Radiofrequency Field  (Ryan)

  • SAR/SED/B1+rms
  • Reducing SAR/B1+rms
  • Types of RF burns
  • Other RF considerations

Emergency Procedures  (Max)

  • Allergic Reactions
  • Cryogens/Quench

Implant Conditions  (Ryan)

  • Static Magnetic Field
  • Time Varying Gradients
  • Radiofrequency Field
  • Time Restraints
  • RF Transmission
  • Implant Configuration
  • Misc

Cardiac Devices  (Ryan)

  • Pacemakers/Defibrillators/CRT
  • Cardiology Requirements
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Scan Conditions
  • Workflow

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this program, participants will:

  • Understand the safety standards and risks posed by the static magnetic field
  • Understand the safety standards and risks posed by the time varying gradients
  • Understand the safety standards and risks posed by the radiofrequency field
  • Understand how to deal with medical emergencies in MRI
  • Understand the risks posed by the cyrogens
  • Evaluate and understand implant conditions

How it Works:

  • Your On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75 % or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
  • Evaluate and understand MR Conditional active cardiac devices

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Ryan Draeger

Ryan Draeger

BSRT (R)(CT)(MR) ARRT MRSO (MRSC) MRSE (MRSC)

Ryan Draeger is an MRI clinical applications specialist for Canon Medical USA.  Ryan is instrumental in training and educating staff in MRI and MRI safety.  He is also credentialed as an MRI safety officer and MRI safety expert through the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety.  He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with other medical professionals for education and improvement.

Max Amurao

Max Amurao

PhD, MBA, DABR(D,N), MRSE, CMLSO

Max has been in the Medical Physics field for over 20 years. In addition to being heavily involved in Medical Physics education, his clinical practice encompasses Diagnostic Medical Physics, Nuclear Medical Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, Radiation and MRI Safety, as well as Laser Safety. He currently serves as the Radiation Safety Officer for Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.  He also has faculty appointments in the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology as well as the Radiation Oncology Department. 

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 2.25 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states.  Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada.  You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.