REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - What was supposed to be a routine MRI scan quickly became a freak accident at a Bay Area hospital. From the outside, it was an ordinary February day at Kaiser Permanente’s ...

The cornerstone of a safe MRI workplace is repeated and updated MRI safety training and awareness. The number of MRI scanners is increasing, and scanners are also moving toward higher field strengths, ...

Imaging hazards arise as metallic cosmetics and tattoo pigments cause heating and artifacts during scans. A 2-year-old falls from a window, a 16-year-old is injured in a high-speed car accident and a ...

When ferromagnetic objects enter an MRI suite, they become a serious hazard – here’s how to prevent them from getting in. Nearly every job in the country is subject to certain health and safety ...

Preparing for a successful MRI screening involves more than just lying still. Certain materials can interact with the strong magnetic field of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine, so what you ...

Here is a break down what MRI machines are, how they work, and what precautions should be taken before entering an MRI room, whether you are a patient, visitor, or healthcare worker. An MRI machine ...

Preparing for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan involves several essential steps to ensure the procedure is both safe and yields the clearest possible images. One of the most critical aspects of ...

Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University. The team tested eight different types of commercially ...