Protection of Patients and Volunteers Undergoing MRI Procedures (RCE-7)

Synopsis

This document provides advice on limiting the exposure of patients and volunteers to the static magnetic fields, time-varying electromagnetic fields and acoustic noise from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The document also sets out recommendations on best practice and further research needs. The advice provided recognises the clear benefits to individual patients undergoing MRI examinations and more generally, through research involving volunteer exposures, to increasing medical knowledge for the benefit of all.

Last reviewed: 5 November 2009