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Safety information for the system owner
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The personnel must pay special attention to the following
aspects:
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Effects of the magnetic field (
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Operator Manual MR Sys-
tem: Electromagnetic fields)
- Special effects of 3 T magnetic fields like dizziness,
vertigo, and metallic taste, especially when moving
the head rapidly inside or close to the MR equipment;
these effects can be avoided or minimized by reduc-
ing speed of motion (for example, slow movements
of the head or table).
- Effects on electronic and/or electrically conductive
implants
- Possible effects on pregnant MR workers (local laws
may apply)
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Safety aspects of the MR-conditional tools and accessories
used, with respect to the static magnetic field B
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Hearing protection:
- Wearing hearing protection when working in the con-
trolled access area during scanning if the sound level
exceeds 99 dB(A)
- Required training to correctly apply the hearing pro-
tection, especially when the standard headphones
cannot be applied (for example, for neonates and
infants)
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MR scanning has not been established as safe for imaging
fetuses and infants less than two years of age. The responsi-
ble physician must evaluate the benefits of the MR examina-
tion compared to those of other imaging procedures.