Video from RSNA 2019: What's happening with MRI safety

Dec 2, 2019
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CHICAGO - A recent incident at an MRI scanner in Sweden indicates that there is still room for improvement when it comes to magnet safety. We talked to MRI safety expert Dr. Emanuel Kanal of the University of Pittsburgh about steps imaging centers can take to make sure both their patients and their personnel are safe.

Dr. Emanuel Kanal on MRI safety.

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