Choorakuttil Rijo Mathew, Kan Elaine Yee Ling, Hallinan James Thomas Patrick Decourcy, Cuenza Tamara Razon, Ho Evelyn Lai Ming, Afrin Rawnak, Supakul Nucharin, Tomiyama Noriyuki, Chupetcharasopon Chamaree, Cho Danny Hing Yan, Ng Kwan Hoong
Department of Preventive Radiology and Integrated Diagnostics, AMMA Scans-AMMA Center for Diagnosis and Preventive Medicine Pvt Ltd, Kochi, Kerala, India.
Department of Radiology, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Jpn J Radiol. 2025 May;43(5):720-725. doi: 10.1007/s11604-024-01729-7. Epub 2025 Jan 18.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety is a critical concern in the Asia-Oceania region, as it is elsewhere in the world, due to the unique and complex MRI environment that demands attention. This call-for-action outlines ten critical steps to enhance MRI safety and promote a culture of responsibility and accountability in the Asia-Oceania region. Key focus areas include strengthening education and expertise, improving quality assurance, fostering collaboration, increasing public awareness, and establishing national safety boards. By implementing these actions, we aim to significantly reduce MRI-related incidents and create a culture of safety across diverse healthcare settings in the Asia-Oceania Region.
磁共振成像(MRI)安全是亚太地区的一个关键问题,在世界其他地方也是如此,因为独特而复杂的MRI环境需要引起关注。本行动呼吁概述了在亚太地区加强MRI安全并促进责任与问责文化的十个关键步骤。重点领域包括加强教育和专业知识、改进质量保证、促进合作、提高公众意识以及建立国家安全委员会。通过实施这些行动,我们旨在大幅减少与MRI相关的事故,并在亚太地区不同的医疗环境中营造安全文化。