Synopsis
The internationally acclaimed series, the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2006 Edition, includes updated guidelines and recommendations from the latest information in the peer-reviewed literature as well as documents developed by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Medical Devices Agency (MDA), and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance, Safety, Education and Research (IMRSER).
New features of the 2006 Edition include patient screening forms in English and Spanish and guidelines for scanning patients with electronically-activated devices and current generation cardiac pacemakers.
This textbook is a comprehensive yet concise information resource on MR safety for healthcare professionals. Section I presents safety guidelines and recommendations. Section II has the latest information for implants, devices, and materials tested for safety in the MR environment. “The List” has a tabular listing of data for more than 1,400 objects with over 400 implants tested at 3-Tesla.
The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices: 2006 Edition (520 pages) is an indispensable textbook for radiologists, MRI technologists, and facility managers. |
