[Whole-body ferromagnetic detector systems in clinical MRI].

[Whole-body ferromagnetic detector systems in clinical MRI].
Radiologe. 2015 Aug 7;
Authors: Güttler FV, Heinrich A, Teichgräber UK
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: In spite of technical and organizational measures, ferromagnetic objects still find their way into the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) room and can cause severe injuries.
STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: A detailed patient education and MRI safety training for personnel are necessary to avoid MRI incidents with ferromagnetic objects.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Whole body ferromagnetic detection systems should increase patient safety and minimize risks for personnel and MRI equipment in the clinical routine.
PERFORMANCE: In a clinical MRI setting, a screener system used for outpatients and inpatients (n = 400) identified unknown ferrous objects in 2 % of the cases. In two of these cases patients were found to be in possession of unknown foreign ferrous objects. Furthermore, a door guard system only used for outpatients (n = 2500) detected unknown ferromagnetic objects in 0.3 % of the cases.
ACHIEVEMENTS: The number of ferrous objects that are unknowingly brought into the scanner room can be reduced with a whole body ferromagnetic detection system. For an optimal benefit of the system a ferrous-free environment and perfectly ferrous-free clothing for the medical personnel are necessary. In the clinical routine, the benefit of the...

Source: Der Radiologe - August 7, 2015 Category: Radiology Authors: Güttler FV, Heinrich A, Teichgräber UK Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research