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MRI Safety-Expect the Unexpected [14:00-14:25]
Anna Simeonov, MSc, MRT (MR) (R) -Princess Margaret Cancer Center

1. Describe the MR safety considerations for patients and staff

• Describe basic concepts of MRI system and components

1. Identify the static, radiofrequency and time varying magnetic fields and their interactions

• Describe in more detail each magnetic field and its interactions with patients and staff
• Explain in detail the danger and safety precautions for each magnetic field

3. Evolution of MR safety practices and devices over the last 10-15 yrs

• Safety considerations for passive and active implants

4. Case of the day – clearing MR conditional devices

• Interesting cases and decision making when information is limited or not available

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Dr. Carole Dennie, MD, FRCPC, The Ottawa Hospital

• • Recognize limitations of bright-blood late gadolinium enhancement
  • Describe three applications for parametric mapping
  • List two advantages of 4D flow over 2D phase-contrast imaging

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Approved for 1 Category A Credit