The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2009 Edition [Paperback]

Frank G. Shellock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0974641057 | ISBN-13: 978-0974641058 | Publication Date: January 2009 | Edition: 1

The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices: 2009 Edition (650 pages) is an indispensable textbook for radiologists, MRI technologists, and facility managers. This internationally acclaimed series includes fully updated guidelines and recommendations from the latest information in the peer-reviewed literature as well as documents developed by various professional and governmental organizations (ACR, FDA, NEMA, MDA, IEC and the Institute for Magnetic Resonance, Safety, Education and Research). Features of the 2009 Edition include patient screening forms in English and Spanish and guidelines for scanning patients with electronically-activated devices. -Section I presents fully updated safety guidelines and recommendations. -Section II has the latest information for implants, devices, and materials tested for the MRI environment. -Updated information pertaining to MRI Contrast Agents and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is included along with websites to monitor emerging findings. -An Appendix provides website information for more than 150 biomedical companies to facilitate finding the latest company information for implants and devices. "The List" now has information for more than 2,200 objects with over 900 implants tested at 3-Tesla.

Product Details

• Paperback: 639 pages
• Publisher: Biomedical Research Publishing Company; 1 edition (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974641057
• ISBN-13: 978-0974641058
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,267,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D. is a physiologist with more than 25 years of experience conducting laboratory and clinical investigations in the field of MRI. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, University of Southern California, and the Founder of the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education, and Research (IMRSER.org). As a commitment to the field of MRI safety, he created and maintains the internationally popular web site, MRIsafety.com.

Dr. Shellock has authored or co-authored more than 220 publications in the peer-reviewed literature. His medical textbooks (Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants and Devices; Magnetic Resonance Procedures: Health Effects and Safety; and Kinematic MRI of the Joints: Functional Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Clinical Applications are considered best sellers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, July 26, 2009

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This review is from: The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2009 Edition (Paperback)

Having been an MRI technologist for over 23 years, MRI educator, and author or co-author of several MRI books and peer-reviewed papers, I have found this book an indispensable reference with regard to patient care and safety. It has been, and continues to be a tremendous asset to MRI physicians and technologists. It comprehensively covers all areas of MR safety. I highly recommend for any and all MR professionals.

I am perplexed by the other review as it refers to only 5 pages out of over 600. Furthermore, the data in that particular section is backed up by scientific studies/articles. It would appear the person posting the review has more of an issue with a particular company than the content of this well-recognized and often cited work.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not fair balanced information, July 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2009 Edition (Paperback)

The Reference Manual for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Implants, and Devices: 2009 Edition

I received this book for free at the 2009 ARRS conference. It was provided by Bracco (a contrast agent company) for those attending a lecture series sponsored by Bracco. The writing of this book was sponsored by Bracco. In both the book and the lecture series, there was information clearly promoting Bracco products over other companies products.
The information in the manual is misleading because not enough information is provided about competing products for the reader to make accurate decisions about which products to select. MultiHance, a Bracco product, is the only contrast agent mentioned by name in the book, for example. MultiHance is also the only contrast agent to have its own chapter in the book. The positions of the FDA, the ACR, and the EMEA on contrast agent safety are not clearly juxtaposed. The differences in FDA approved indications vs. European approved indications are not explained for the different contrast agents.
In summary, this manual is not sufficient for providing even the most basic understanding of contrast agent safety in the U.S. or Europe.
I am not qualified to judge the coverage of medical devices in this book, but ask future readers to beware of any product favoritism.