Safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

MRI is now an important diagnostic tool in medical management. There are numerous safety issues to be considered by the clinicians prior to requesting an MRI examination for their patients. These include those related to the magnetic field, gradient magnetic fields, the patient and contrast medium....

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Main Authors: Abdullah, Basri Johan Jeet, Bux, Shaik Ismail, Chien, D.
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Published: Malaysian Medical Association 1997
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author Abdullah, Basri Johan Jeet
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description MRI is now an important diagnostic tool in medical management. There are numerous safety issues to be considered by the clinicians prior to requesting an MRI examination for their patients. These include those related to the magnetic field, gradient magnetic fields, the patient and contrast medium. This paper discusses the dangers and necessary precautions essential to reduce the risk of untoward complications from MRI.
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spelling um.eprints-15352019-03-01T05:40:56Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/1535/ Safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Abdullah, Basri Johan Jeet Bux, Shaik Ismail Chien, D. R Medicine MRI is now an important diagnostic tool in medical management. There are numerous safety issues to be considered by the clinicians prior to requesting an MRI examination for their patients. These include those related to the magnetic field, gradient magnetic fields, the patient and contrast medium. This paper discusses the dangers and necessary precautions essential to reduce the risk of untoward complications from MRI. Malaysian Medical Association 1997-12 Article PeerReviewed Abdullah, Basri Johan Jeet and Bux, Shaik Ismail and Chien, D. (1997) Safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Medical Journal of Malaysia, 52 (4). pp. 445-454. ISSN 0300-5283, DOI 10968127. http://www.e-mjm.org/1997/v52n4/MRI.pdf 10968127
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