PROGRAM CONTENT

·        Defining and standardizing the thought process algorithms for assessing whether a patient/device/implant/foreign object can safely undergo MR imaging;

o   reviewing the benefit-risk assessment process and establishing protocols and guidelines addressing how to formalize the benefit-risk ratio assessment for each patient.

o   Applying these algorithms and this reasoning approach to multiple real and created clinical cases and situations. • Static Magnetic Fields

·        RF Magnetic Fields

·        Gradient Magnetic Fields

·        Safety of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents, including state-of-the-art review of the current status regarding residual/retained gadolinium

·        Cryogen Safety Considerations

·        Implant Safety; Clinical Application and Decision Making

·        New for 2018: Focused Discussion on Cardiovascular Implanted Electrical Devices (CIEDs)

·        Pregnancy and MRI

·        ACR Guidance Document

·        Implant Safety: New for 2018: MR Safety Implant Risk Assessment app #2: Kanal’s MagnetVision™