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 ====== Summary of key rules and procedures ====== ====== Summary of key rules and procedures ======
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-FIXME (Ari) 
  
 **Please note that the full rules are detailed in the official {{ :cubic_rules_of_operation_2017-09-20.pdf |CUBIC Rules of Operation}} - the below should be considered as guidelines only. ** **Please note that the full rules are detailed in the official {{ :cubic_rules_of_operation_2017-09-20.pdf |CUBIC Rules of Operation}} - the below should be considered as guidelines only. **
  
-**Authorised Persons are required to have knowledge of the rules and procedures below - these are not intended as a replacement for AP training.**+**Authorised Persons are required to have knowledge of the rules and procedures in the Rules of Operation - these guidelines are not intended as a replacement for AP training.**
  
 ==== General rules ==== ==== General rules ====
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 No one may be scanned for a longer time than 90 minutes within a 24h period. No one may be scanned for a longer time than 90 minutes within a 24h period.
  
-==== MRI safety ====+==== MR safety ====
  
-The controlled area referred to below includes the scanner room and the equipment room. +The controlled area referred to below includes the scanner room and the equipment room but excludes the control room. 
  
-No-one is allowed to enter the controlled area without having undergone a complete screening to ensure it is safe to do so. In particular, the following individuals //must not enter the scanner room at any time//:+No-one is allowed to enter the controlled area without having undergone a complete screening to ensure it is safe to do so. In particular, the following individuals //must not enter the controlled area at any time//:
   * individuals with implants of any kind (aneurysm clips, occlusive clips, heart valve replacements, pacemakers, catheters)   * individuals with implants of any kind (aneurysm clips, occlusive clips, heart valve replacements, pacemakers, catheters)
   * pregnant women   * pregnant women
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   * individuals with metallic splinters in the eye or other parts of the body, e.g. from working in a metal workshop   * individuals with metallic splinters in the eye or other parts of the body, e.g. from working in a metal workshop
  
-Only objects and materials that are MR-safe are allowed in the controlled area. Objects that //must not be brought inside the scanner room include//:+Only objects and materials that are verified MR-safe are allowed in the controlled area. Objects that //must not be brought inside the scanner room// include:
   * any ferromagnetic object or metal object that may interact with the magnetic field, including gas cylinders and fire extinguishers, unless certified MR-safe   * any ferromagnetic object or metal object that may interact with the magnetic field, including gas cylinders and fire extinguishers, unless certified MR-safe
   * electronic equipment unless certified MR safe   * electronic equipment unless certified MR safe
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 ==== Incidental findings procedures ==== ==== Incidental findings procedures ====
  
-In the event that a scan reveals a suspected abnormality the MRI Operations Officer must be notified immediately and will forward the relevant images to a Consultant Radiologist who will provide a report on the findings. If this reports indicates that further action is needed, the participant's GP will be sent a copy of the report by CUBIC staff and advised to contact the participant for any further procedures. The participant will not be contacted directly by CUBIC staff. Do **not** inform the participant of any suspected abnormalities to avoid causing distress due to false alarms. +In the event that a scan reveals a suspected abnormality the MRI Safety Officer <ari.lingeswaran@rhul.ac.uk>  must be notified immediately and will forward the relevant images to a Consultant Radiologist who will provide a report on the findings. If this reports indicates that further action is needed, the participant's GP will be sent a copy of the report by CUBIC staff and advised to contact the participant for any further procedures. The participant will not be contacted directly by CUBIC staff. Do **not** inform the participant of any suspected abnormalities to avoid causing distress due to false alarms. 
  
 ==== What to do in an emergency ==== ==== What to do in an emergency ====
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 ==== Procedure for reporting ‘near misses’ ==== ==== Procedure for reporting ‘near misses’ ====
  
-All faults must be reported to the MRI Operations Officer as soon as possible.+All faults must be reported to the MRI Safety Officer <ari.lingeswaran@rhul.ac.uk> as soon as possible.
  
 Should the use of equipment produce an accident, near miss or hazardous situation, operation Should the use of equipment produce an accident, near miss or hazardous situation, operation
 must cease immediately until the cause is investigated and the hazard is removed.  must cease immediately until the cause is investigated and the hazard is removed. 
  
-Faults should also be reported to other users by posting a note on the Important updates forum on the wiki. +Faults should also be reported to other users by posting a note on the [[news-updates|Important updates]] forum on the wiki. 
  
  
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