Simone Busoni, Firenze / Italy Amelie Lutz, Kreuzlingen / Switzerland Andrew England, Cork / Ireland
15 min
MR conditional passive implants: how to fulfil the conditional requests for a safe MR exam
Siegfried Trattnig, Vienna / Austria
To understand what it means when an implant or device is labelled "conditional".
To learn typical conditions of MR conditional implants, which may include limits on field strength, field spatial gradient, gradient strength, gradient slew rate, specific absorption rate, and B1+rms.
To get familiar with how to follow certain strict restrictions that a device/implant that contains magnetic, conductive or RF-reactive components is safe for use in the MRI environment.
15 min
MR in the presence of metal implants: which sequences to use and how to read the images
Edwin Oei, Rotterdam / Netherlands
To understand the influence of passive implants on different MRI sequences, focusing on metal implants.
To understand the choice of MRI sequences to be used in the presence of metal implants, including different types of metal artefact-reducing MRI sequences.
To understand the value of metal artefacts by reducing MRI sequences from several case examples, focused on musculoskeletal and spine imaging.
15 min
A radiographer's perspective
Christos Tsiotsios, Limassol / Cyprus
To learn how radiographers identify and manage passive implants in the MR environment, including the challenges and considerations involved.
To appreciate the radiographer's role in maintaining MR safety, not just through careful screening and protocols, but also through clinical judgement and collaboration with the wider clinical team.
To understand how evolving implant guidelines and safety resources are applied in real clinical practice, and how radiographers adapt to ensure patient safety and workflow efficiency.
10 min
Panel discussion: How do we create a culture to feel safe dealing with passive implants?