{"product_id":"essentials-of-mri-safety-isbn-9781119557173","title":"Essentials of MRI Safety","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of MRI Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide that enables practitioners to recognise and assess safety risks and follow appropriate and effective safety procedures in clinical practice. The text covers all the vital aspects of clinical MRI safety, including the bio-effects of MRI, magnet safety, occupational exposure, scanning passive and active implants, MRI suite design, institutional governance, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex equations and models are stripped back to present the foundations of theory and physics necessary to understand each topic, from the basic laws of magnetism to fringe field spatial gradient maps of common MRI scanners. Written by an internationally recognised MRI author, educator, and MRI safety expert, this important textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects the most current research, guidelines, and MRI safety information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains procedures for scanning pregnant women, managing MRI noise exposure, and handling emergency situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepares candidates for the American Board of MR Safety exam and other professional certifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligns with MRI safety roles such as MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and MR Safety Expert (MRSE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains numerous illustrations, figures, self-assessment tests, key references, and extensive appendices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of MRI Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable text for all radiographers and radiologists, as well as physicists, engineers, and researchers with an interest in MRI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystems and safety: MR hardware and fields 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of MRI operation 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI hardware 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectromagnetic fields 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther medical devices 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet’s get physical: fields and forces 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic laws of magnetism 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagnetic materials 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForces and torque 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLorentz and hydrodynamic forces 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaws of induction 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio‐effects 1: static field 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical mechanisms 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular effects 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal effects 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman physiological effects 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcute sensory effects 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpidemiology 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive effects 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatic field exposure limits 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio‐effects 2: time‐varying gradient fields 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical interaction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eELF time‐varying magnetic field effects 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagnetic stimulation 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripheral nerve stimulation in MRI 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure limits 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio‐effects 3: radio‐frequency fields 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical interaction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTissue heating 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological effects 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF exposure limits 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling SAR in practice 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcoustic noise 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneration of acoustic noise in MRI 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring noise: dB(A), dB(C), dB(Z) 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy and physiology of human hearing 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI noise exposure 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing acoustic noise in practice 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing protection 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustic noise limits 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular effects and animal studies 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman studies and epidemiology 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGadolinium‐based contrast agents 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure limits and guidance 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eContrast agents 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical and chemical properties 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContrast reactions and adverse events 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregnancy and lactation 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassive implants 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisks from passive implants 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eASTM testing 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of passive implants 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtefacts 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive implants 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisks from active implants 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacemakers and ICDs 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurostimulators 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCochlear implants 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndoscopic cameras 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplantable infusion pumps 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping within the conditions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould you scan this? Understanding the conditions 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI conditions 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding fringe field spatial gradient maps 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding RF conditions 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGradient slew rate condition 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore examples 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff‐label scanning 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do when you do not know the conditions? 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation, location, location: suite design 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACR zoning scheme 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFringe field 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelium exhaust and quench pipe 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety features 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI project management 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialist systems 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut what about us? Occupational exposure 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupational exposure limits 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational and international limits 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveys of occupational exposure levels 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey instrumentation 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncidence of bio‐effects among magnet facility and MR workers 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganisation and management 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoles in MR safety 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicy and safety documentation 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist and screening 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncidents 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergencies 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccreditation and certification 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards and guidance 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure limits 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions: the last word 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 1 One hundred equations you need to know 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaxwell’s equations 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagnetic field induction 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagnetic materials 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForces and torque 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForces on moving charges 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaws of induction 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF induction from the radiofrequency field 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSAR and tissue heating 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 2 Maths toolkit 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinate systems 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVector algebra 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVector calculus 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 3 Symbols and constants 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to revision questions 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONALD W. M\u003csmall\u003eC\u003c\/small\u003eROBBIE\u003c\/b\u003e has more than thirty years' experience in MRI safety. He is currently Adjunct Associate Professor, Discipline of Medical Physics in the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eESSENTIALS OF MRI SAFETY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of MRI Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide that enables practitioners to recognise and assess safety risks and follow appropriate and effective safety procedures in clinical practice. 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