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While in town to attend AHRA 2022, returning guest Tobias Gilk joins Zone3podcast's Robert and Reggie in the Studio to discuss the revisions made to the ACR white paper have made some progress but we still have a long way to go.
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Video Episode --> Why Issues Addressed in the ACR's 2002 MRI Safety White Paper are still around today.
While in town to attend AHRA 2022, returning guest Tobias Gilk joins Zone3podcast's Robert and Reggie in the Studio to discuss how the revisions made to the ACR white paper have made some progress but we still have a long way to go.
Background:
ACR assembled a group immediately following the Michael Colombini accident of 2001. In an effort to prevent further accidents ACR published a white paper on MR safety in 2002. The first document of its kind. A set of best practices guidance directing others to be more safety conscience. Toby also mentions how other countries came out with their version shortly after this.
In 2004 it was revised and expanded upon. They then changed the name to the Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices. An additional update and expansion in 2007 and 2013. Then in 2020, The ACR self-published the documents as a manual.
The purpose of continuous revisions is to stay current with MR safety in terms of devices/contraindications for what may be the new best practice.
Toby helps explain ACR accreditation and the associated requirements. Benefits as well. And briefly touches on the requirements of the joint commission and how they compare to ACR recommendations.
Lastly, Toby discusses how ACR could improve the MRI Safety Manual and where things may be headed.
Thanks for joining us. Here in Zone 3. đź’Ż
--Guest Links----
Tobias Gilk Website - https://gilkradiologyconsultants.com/
Zone 3 Podcast Website - Zone3Podcast.com
---Episode Content Link--
2002 initial MRI Safety White paper - https://zone3podcast.com/wp-content/u...
2013 ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practice https://zone3podcast.com/wp-content/u...
2020 MRI Safety manual - https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resource...
--Other Episodes with Toby ----
Episode: MRI Facility Design - https://youtu.be/ixL9rdZJihM
Episode: Evolution of MRI Safety - https://youtu.be/UIMe9bgmS2U
About our Sponsors:
---Aegy's TechGate Auto---
Aegys is an innovative leader in the MRI safety industry and the Creator of The TechGate Automatic.
Aegys is committed to providing innovative product and process solutions that enhance overall magnet safety and improve efficiency. TechGate Auto is a Zone 4 Barrier System that keeps patients and MRI technologists safe. TechGate Auto allows technologists to focus on the care of patients and efficient room turnaround rather than worrying about anyone entering the MRI room behind them. Easy to use and designed for the MRI environment, TechGate Auto is deployed whenever the technologist enters or leaves the MR room or via push button remote control, providing an immediate physical restriction of access to all unauthorized individuals.
The use of a “caution” barrier at the entrance to the MR room is now a recommendation of the American College of Radiology MR Safety Committee.
Links
Aegys' Tech Gate Auto- https://aegysgroup.com/
-----Imaging Diversified------
Imaging Diversified was established in 2019 with the aspiration of offering onsite training to his peers through vendors that sell MRI and CT equipment. He received subpar training on more than one occasion after new MRI installations. With the goal to remedy this, he started being more active in sharing his knowledge on scanner utilization starting in 2011 after attending a conference by Dr. Kanal. Over years he was exposed to different vendors and learned the systems to become a superuser. He then shared that knowledge with his peers. This passion later became a business that welcomes application specialists and knowledgeable users that want to share their expertise and get paid to do it.
Links: Youtube Channel
Email: www.Info@imagingdiversified.com
Website: https://www.imagingdiversified.com/
Social Media: #ImagingDiversified
While in town to attend AHRA 2022, returning guest Tobias Gilk joins Zone3podcast's Robert and Reggie in the Studio to discuss how the revisions made to the ACR white paper have made some progress but we still have a long way to go.
Background:
ACR assembled a group immediately following the Michael Colombini accident of 2001. In an effort to prevent further accidents ACR published a white paper on MR safety in 2002. The first document of its kind. A set of best practices guidance directing others to be more safety conscience. Toby also mentions how other countries came out with their version shortly after this.
In 2004 it was revised and expanded upon. They then changed the name to the Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices. An additional update and expansion in 2007 and 2013. Then in 2020, The ACR self-published the documents as a manual.
The purpose of continuous revisions is to stay current with MR safety in terms of devices/contraindications for what may be the new best practice.
Toby helps explain ACR accreditation and the associated requirements. Benefits as well. And briefly touches on the requirements of the joint commission and how they compare to ACR recommendations.
Lastly, Toby discusses how ACR could improve the MRI Safety Manual and where things may be headed.
Thanks for joining us. Here in Zone 3. đź’Ż
--Guest Links----
Tobias Gilk Website - https://gilkradiologyconsultants.com/
Zone 3 Podcast Website - Zone3Podcast.com
---Episode Content Link--
2002 initial MRI Safety White paper - https://zone3podcast.com/wp-content/u...
2013 ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practice https://zone3podcast.com/wp-content/u...
2020 MRI Safety manual - https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resource...
--Other Episodes with Toby ----
Episode: MRI Facility Design - https://youtu.be/ixL9rdZJihM
Episode: Evolution of MRI Safety - https://youtu.be/UIMe9bgmS2U
About our Sponsors:
---Aegy's TechGate Auto---
Aegys is an innovative leader in the MRI safety industry and the Creator of The TechGate Automatic.
Aegys is committed to providing innovative product and process solutions that enhance overall magnet safety and improve efficiency. TechGate Auto is a Zone 4 Barrier System that keeps patients and MRI technologists safe. TechGate Auto allows technologists to focus on the care of patients and efficient room turnaround rather than worrying about anyone entering the MRI room behind them. Easy to use and designed for the MRI environment, TechGate Auto is deployed whenever the technologist enters or leaves the MR room or via push button remote control, providing an immediate physical restriction of access to all unauthorized individuals.
The use of a “caution” barrier at the entrance to the MR room is now a recommendation of the American College of Radiology MR Safety Committee.
Links
Aegys' Tech Gate Auto- https://aegysgroup.com/
-----Imaging Diversified------
Imaging Diversified was established in 2019 with the aspiration of offering onsite training to his peers through vendors that sell MRI and CT equipment. He received subpar training on more than one occasion after new MRI installations. With the goal to remedy this, he started being more active in sharing his knowledge on scanner utilization starting in 2011 after attending a conference by Dr. Kanal. Over years he was exposed to different vendors and learned the systems to become a superuser. He then shared that knowledge with his peers. This passion later became a business that welcomes application specialists and knowledgeable users that want to share their expertise and get paid to do it.
Links: Youtube Channel
Email: www.Info@imagingdiversified.com
Website: https://www.imagingdiversified.com/
Social Media: #ImagingDiversified
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Zone 3 is a podcast that discusses everything MRI. Tune in to hear about the latest advances, optimization techniques, and more! Hosted by Robert and Reggie who are both MRI Technologists. They have an entertaining rapport as they tackle topics like MR safety, imaging protocols, upcoming technology, and so much more.
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