International Radiation Protection Association
International guidelines on the diagnostic applications of magnetic resonance. International Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee of the International Radiation Protection Association
Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging has become an established diagnostic modality. The clinical usefulness of in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy was demonstrated in several instances and is being explored further. These techniques involve exposure of the patient to static and time-varying magnetic fields and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. In particular exposure situations, these fields may pose a health hazard. The purpose of this paper is to provide information on the guidelines issued by the International Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee of the International Radiation Protection Association on levels of exposure and health effects from magnetic and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields associated with magnetic resonance diagnostic devices, and on precautions to be taken to minimize health hazards to patients undergoing magnetic resonance examinations.
Source and rights
Published by Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita, 1994. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- International Radiation Protection Association
- Published
- 1994
- Applies to
- 🌐 International
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita
- PubMed
- 7832404




