With the ongoing sessions at the International society for Magnetic Resonance in medicine (ISMRM) Safety is definitely at the forefront of discussions and conversations. The main drive in MRI safety right now is improving the consistency of defined terms and accessibility to essential information. Single terminology, CLEAR LABELING, and more information are central to MRI being conducted more safely around the world. ISMRM is holding this week's meeting in conjunction with the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology and the International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists.
Commercially available accessories such as furniture, wheelchairs, instruments, O2 cylinders, etc. can be ferromagnetic or electrically conductive. Those are not designed, thus contraindicated to be used in the MR environment and several health injuries have been reported as a result of incorrect or unlabeled items. 3 symbols for device labeling recommended by the ASTM are in stock and available for online purchase. Don’t make a critical mistake by not having proper sticker labeling on ALL items in your MRI department.
