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--- key-guidelines [2023/02/23 18:20] – [MRI safety] jonas
+++ key-guidelines [2023/03/08 17:33] (current) – [MRI safety] jonas
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 ====== Summary of key rules and procedures ======
-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. **
-**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 ====
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 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)
   * 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
-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//:
+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
   * electronic equipment unless certified MR safe
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 ==== 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 ====
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 ==== 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
 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.