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MRI Safety

It is the responsibility of the MRI Safety Committee to ensure that the MRI safety guidelines are established and maintained on a current basis, and is appropriate for the various MR systems operated by the University. It is the responsibility of the UCSF administration to ensure that the policies and procedures that are established by the MRI Safety Committee are implemented and adhered to at all time by all UCSF personnel.

  • MRI Safety Policy at UCSF
  • MRI Safety Education (ppt)
  • MRI History & Assessment Form (pdf)
  • MRI Safety Education for Hospital Workers
  • MRI Policy for Code Red
  • MRI Policy for Code Blue
  • MRI Pregnancy Guidelines
  • Gadolinium Policy
  • MRI Bariatric Patient Transport Policy
  • Information About Gadolinium-Based Contrast Media and NSF (ACR Contrast Manual) - (pdf)
  • MRI Safe Pump Procedure (3850 MRidium MRI IV Infusion Pump) (pdf)
  • MRI/Angio Safety Compliance Checklist (doc)
  • MRI list of metal items at risk in magnetic field including Magnimplant and Magnatract (MRIsafety website)
  • Clinical Utility and Safety Protocol for Noncardiac and Cardiac MRI patients (Amerian Heart Association website)
  • MRI FAQ

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