The Tangled Mess of Neurostimulators in MRI
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the unique considerations and challenges posed by neurostimulators during MRI procedures. Participants will explore cutting-edge techniques for ensuring safe and effective imaging of patients with implanted neurostimulators, with an emphasis on minimizing risks such as device interference or patient injury.
Learning Objectives
- Explore different types of neurostimulators.
- Analyze the effects of static magnetic fields, time-varying gradients, and radiofrequency conditions on neurostimulators.
- Demonstrate the ability to manipulate MRI parameters for optimizing neurostimulator performance.
- Assess and compare various examples of MR conditions applicable to neurostimulators.
Ryan Draeger, BSRT (R)(CT)(MR) ARRT MRSO/MRSE (MRSC)
Radiologic Technologists
This course has been approved for one (1.0) ARRT Category A CE credit(s) by AHRA.
Radiology Administrators
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1.0) continuing education credit in the following CRA domain(s): Operations Management (OM).
Available Credit
- 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
- 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit
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