Magnetic Resonance: Bioeffects, Safety, and Patient Management

Now in its Second Edition, this handbook offers radiologists and technologists timely guidance on the bioeffects of magnetic resonance (MR) and the safety and patient management issues that arise before and during MR procedures. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to address the full range of problems posed by today's MR system designs, techniques, and clinical applications, particularly recently developed techniques that require higher magnetic fields, stronger radiofrequency transmitters, and new radiofrequency receiver coils.Chapters examine each MR component that presents a potential hazard to patients or health care workers and offer practical guidelines for the daily management of patients in the MR environment. Extensive appendices include current SMRI recommendations for MR procedures and patient management; an international directory of World Wide Web sites offering MR safety information; and an up-to-date list of metallic implants, materials, and other objects that have been tested for MR compatibility.