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Accessory equipment considerations with respect to MRI compatibility
Author(s) -
Keeler Elaine K.,
Casey Francis X.,
Engels Hans,
Lauder Elizabeth,
Pirto Catherine Anne,
Reisker Theodore,
Rogers James,
Schaefer Daniel J.,
Tynes Thomas
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.1880080107
Subject(s) - scanner , compatibility (geochemistry) , food and drug administration , computer science , safety equipment , acceptance testing , operations management , medicine , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering , software engineering , chemical engineering , artificial intelligence
The MR Section of The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), in response to a request from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), recently issued a position paper to address generic issues related to the compatibility of accessory equipment produced by third party equipment manufacturers or MR equipment users and intended to be used in conjunction with MR equipment or within the MR scanning room. The recommendations concern scanning accessories, such as radiofrequency (RF) coils, patient monitoring equipment and injectors, as well as patient comfort accessories and positioning devices. The following issues related to safety performance are discussed: ( a ) the interaction of the equipment with the MR scanner, ( b ) interactions of the MR scanner with the equipment, and ( c ) potential safety hazards for patients and staff that can be posed by accessory equipment in the MR scan environment. The recommendations are based on combined input from NEMA member companies who manufacture MR systems and MR accessories and are presented for consideration in the design of MR accessory products and incorporation of these concepts into testing plans to ensure MR compatibility of third party devices.