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Planning an MR suite: what can be done to enhance safety?

Gilk T, Kanal E. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2015 Apr 9; [Epub ahead of print].

Although rare, adverse events still occur during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These incidents can be prevented through increased attention to the design of the environment in which scanners are used. This commentary describes the benefits to engaging frontline personnel in site planning to enhance MRI safety.

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