Safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1997
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Contrast Media, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging/adverse effects
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
52
Issue
4
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association
Additional Information
Department of Radiology, University of Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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