Author: Leitgeb N, Gombotz H.
Affiliation: Institut für Health Care Engineering mit Europaprüfstelle für Medizingeräte, Technische Universität Graz, Kopernikusgasse 24, 8010, Graz, Österreich, norbert.leitgeb@tugraz.at.
Conference/Journal: Anaesthesist.
Date published: 2012 Aug 22
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Special Notes: [Article in German] , Word Count: 101
Development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device technology continues to increase the static magnetic flux densities applied and consequently leads to considerably increased occupational exposure. This has already made it necessary to review limits of occupational exposure and to postpone European legal regulations for occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields. This raises the question whether and if so which adverse health effects and health risks might be associated with occupational exposure to MRI ultra-high static magnetic fields. Based on a survey on interaction mechanisms recommendations and safety rules are presented to help minimize adverse health effects of emerging ultra-high field MRI.
PMID: 22907607