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MRI Education Seminars |
Magnetic Resonance Health Effects and Safety: Update 2008 |
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Presented by Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D., Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California.
Founder, Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research
Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D. is a physiologist with more than 18 years of experience conducting laboratory and clinical investigations in the field of magnetic resonance imaging. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, and the Founder of the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research (www.IMRSER.org). Dr. Shellock has authored five textbooks, over 50 book chapters, more than 170 peer-reviewed articles, and over 190 scientific abstracts. His books include Magnetic Resonance Procedures: Health Effects and Safety and the Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety: 2003 Edition. His company, Magnetic Resonance Safety Testing Services (www.MagneticResonanceSafetyTesting.com) specializes in evaluating MR safety and MR compatibility for implants and devices, assessing electromagnetic field-related bioeffects, and investigating clinical MR imaging applications for low-field and high-field MR systems. As a commitment to the field of MRI safety, bioeffects, and patient management, he created and maintains the internationally popular web site, www.MRIsafety.com Half-day (optional one and two-hour lecture programs also available on this topic) course at your facility presents practical information pertaining to magnetic resonance bioeffects and safety. This seminar is of particular value to Radiologists, MRI Technologists, MR Physicists, Other Healthcare Professionals and Workers. A question and answer session will follow the lecture. A review of your facility's safety procedures is optional. Weekend seminars are available for your convenience. With the utilization and complexity of magnetic resonance (MR) procedures constantly increasing, safety and patient management issues are becoming progressively more important aspects of this diagnostic modality. In order to avoid incidents and accidents in the MR environment, it is necessary to be vigilant with regard to understanding basic MR safety information as well as to update, revise, and add to safety guidelines and policies in consideration of the latest information and technological changes for MR procedures. The preservation of a safe MR environment requires constant attention by MRI healthcare professionals with regard to the management of patients with metallic biomedical implants or devices because the variety and complexity of implants and devices constantly changes. The most current and accurate information about these objects relative to the MR environment must be obtained and used. To date, more than 1,100 implants and objects have been tested for MR-safety or MR-compatibility. This course will discuss this information, with an emphasis on those objects that have recently undergone evaluation or that require additional consideration because of existing controversy or confusion. This seminar includes recommendations and guidelines from 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), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Medical Devices Agency (MDA), and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research (IMRSER). Recently revised MR screening recommendations and forms are provided for patients and other individuals. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
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