If installed correctly and operated properly, MRI exams should pose no outstanding risks to one’s health. However, if MRI suits are not properly designed nor operated correctly, MRI exams may result in building damages along with fatal accidents to patients. This is due to the extremely strong magnetic field, foreign bodies containing metal are strongly attracted to the magnet, and the improper use of the equipment.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a popular machine used to image the human anatomy in multiple cross sectional slices. Unlike Computed Tomography, MRI machines do not use any ionizing radiation to develop these images. However, an extremely strong magnetic field and with radio waves are used instead. While there is no radiation risks associated with MRI, it is important to understand that the large magnetic field may contaminate surrounding metals. When a facility decides to acquire an MRI unit, many considerations are taken into consideration such as room shielding, and material surrounding the room to protect against the powerful magnet. Also, the weight capacity of the floor must be able to withstand the weight of the room shielding requirements along with the MRI unit. A MRI room with proper shielding can weigh as much as 26,500kg …show more content…
These devices are constructed with a non ferrous metal that will not be a hazard near the strong magnetic field. However, there are a few instances where equipment that is not equipped for MRI has been brought into the suit accidently. For example, in July of 2001, Michael Colombini passed away due to a severe injury while undergoing an MRI at a medical center in Ney York City. Unfortunately an oxygen tank and accidently been brought into the suit and projectiled across the room and fractured the young boys skull. Objects are known to shoot across the room at about 20 to 30 feet per
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a popular machine used to image the human anatomy in multiple cross sectional slices. Unlike Computed Tomography, MRI machines do not use any ionizing radiation to develop these images. However, an extremely strong magnetic field and with radio waves are used instead. While there is no radiation risks associated with MRI, it is important to understand that the large magnetic field may contaminate surrounding metals. When a facility decides to acquire an MRI unit, many considerations are taken into consideration such as room shielding, and material surrounding the room to protect against the powerful magnet. Also, the weight capacity of the floor must be able to withstand the weight of the room shielding requirements along with the MRI unit. A MRI room with proper shielding can weigh as much as 26,500kg …show more content…
These devices are constructed with a non ferrous metal that will not be a hazard near the strong magnetic field. However, there are a few instances where equipment that is not equipped for MRI has been brought into the suit accidently. For example, in July of 2001, Michael Colombini passed away due to a severe injury while undergoing an MRI at a medical center in Ney York City. Unfortunately an oxygen tank and accidently been brought into the suit and projectiled across the room and fractured the young boys skull. Objects are known to shoot across the room at about 20 to 30 feet per