"Dr. Shellock's book was a pleasure to read. He has succeeded admirably in compiling a comprehensive survey of the various potential health effects and safety issues associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This achievement reflects Dr. Shellock's stature in the sensitive and controversial area of safety in MRI... The most compelling attribute of this book is that it contains information for absolutely every practitioner of MRI... The book is both up to date and timely." - Investigative Radiology, vol. 36, no. 8 "Magnetic Resonance Procedures: Health Effects and Safety is an extremely useful book, combining both a reference volume and a practical, day-to-day guide for MR operations. It consolidates most of our current knowledge of MR imaging safety into one volume, and it warrants a place on the bookshelf of every MR imaging facility, especially those with teaching responsibilities." - American Journal of Roentgenology, 177 "both up-to-date and timelythe most compelling attribute of this book is that it contains information for absolutely every practitioner of MRI"-Investigative Radiology, August, 2001

Autorentext

Frank G. Shellock

Klappentext

Magnetic Resonance Procedures: Health Effects and Safety is the first authoritative text on MR procedures and its associated health and safety concerns written by noted radiologists, physicists, and scientists with expertise in the field. It contains both theoretical and practical information. This timely text discusses emergent issues related to MR imaging and concerns such as shielding, the safe use of contrast agents, and management of patients with claustrophobia, anxiety, and emotional stress. It also contains a sample pre-MR screening form; comprehensive safety information for over 700 implants, devices, and materials; a list of medical devices and products for interventional MR procedures; and a summary of peer-reviewed MR safety studies.

Zusammenfassung
Discusses issues related to MR imaging and concerns such as shielding, the safe use of contrast agents, and management of patients with claustrophobia, anxiety, and emotional stress. This book contains a sample pre-MR screening form; and comprehensive safety information for over 700 implants, devices, and materials.

Inhalt

Health Effects and Safety of Static Magnetic Fields. Health Effects and Safety of Intense Gradient Fields. Health Effects and Safety of Radiofrequency Power Disposition Associated with Magnetic Resonance Procedures. Radiofrequency Energy-Induced Heating During MR Procedures: Laboratory and Clinical Experiences. Specific Absorption Rates and Induced Current Density Distributions for Radiofrequency and Gradient Magnetic Fields Used for MR Procedures. Acoustic Noise and MR Procedures. Safety Considerations of Siting and Shielding for MR Systems. MR Procedures and Pregnancy. FDA Guidance for MR System Safety and Patient Exposures: Current Status and Future Considerations. Claustrophobia, Anxiety, and Emotional Distress and the MR Environment. Patient Monitoring in the MR Environment. Safety of MR Contrast Agents. Pre-MR Procedure Screening. The MRI Environment and Implants, Devices, and Materials. The List of Implants, Devices, Materials, and Objects Tested in the MRI Environment. Health Effects of Induced Electric Field: Implications for Metallic Implants. Appendices.