Refresher Course: Radiographers

RC 2314 - Recent developments in MR safety

Lectures

1
Chairpersons' introduction

Chairpersons' introduction

05:00Anna Pichiecchio, Pavia / IT, Andrea Cradock, Dublin / IE

2
Making the case for formal MR Safety Officer training

Making the case for formal MR Safety Officer training

15:00Kurt Van Belle, Sint Andries / BE

3
Current safety considerations and practices for patients with implantable devices

Current safety considerations and practices for patients with implantable devices

15:00Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / PT

4
What do patients need to understand about MR safety

What do patients need to understand about MR safety

15:00Christos Tsiotsios, Limassol / CY

5
Panel discussion: What are the key steps to improve the safety profile of MRI

Panel discussion: What are the key steps to improve the safety profile of MRI

10:00Panel discussion: What are the key steps to improve the safety profile of MRI

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Andrea Cradock, 04 / Ireland
Anna Pichiecchio, Pavia / Italy
15 min
Making the case for formal MR Safety Officer training
Kurt Van Belle, Sint Andries / Belgium
1. To understand the need for basic MR safety training for all MR radiographers and advanced training for MR safety officers.
2. To describe why formal MR safety officer training is needed across Europe.
3. To learn to apply the European qualification framework to MR safety officer training.
15 min
Current safety considerations and practices for patients with implantable devices
Vítor Manuel F. Silva, Porto / Portugal
1. To learn to distinguish the different types of implantable devices that a patient undergoing an MR examination may have.
2. To recognise the risks and hazards of MR in patients with implantable devices.
3. To be aware of the current MRI safety considerations, practices and risks to promote best practices for patients with implantable devices, enhancing MRI safety as a major element in the organisation of an MR department.
15 min
What do patients need to understand about MR safety
Christos Tsiotsios, Limassol / Cyprus
1. To summarise the basic principles of MRI.
2. To identify the possible risks associated with the MRI environment and MRI examinations.
3. To understand what information needs to be communicated to patients regarding MR safety.
10 min
Panel discussion: What are the key steps to improve the safety profile of MRI

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