CT and MR Pregnancy Guidelines

Guidelines for the Use of CT & MRI in Pregnant and Lactating Patients

As advanced diagnostic imaging becomes more ubiquitous, requests for CT & MRI scans in pregnant or lactating women are increasing. To ensure optimal care and safeguard the fetus/infant while providing critical maternal diagnosis, these guidelines review the essential considerations for clinical practice, including:

  • Safety issues related to CT and MRI procedures during pregnancy and lactation
  • Obstetric and non-obstetric applications of CT and MRI in pregnancy
  • Contrast agent management
Pregnancy and MRI in Patients
Pregnant Employees in MRI Environment
Teratogenesis After Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
Carcinogenesis After Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
Avoiding Exposure in Pregnancy
Managing Pregnant Patients Who Are Irradiated
Iodinated Contrast Media in Pregnancy
Introduction to Risks From MRI During Pregnancy
Risk of Teratogensis From MRI During Pregnancy
Risk of Acoustic Damage From MRI During Pregnancy
Risk of Teratogenesis from Gadolinium
Use of Contrast Media During Lactation
Imaging of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
Imaging of Suspected Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy
Imaging of Suspected Renal Colic in Pregnancy
CT Pelvimetry
Summary and Key Points for On-Call Residents
Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Procedures