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[en] Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems played a crucial role in the postponement of the former occupational electromagnetic fields (EMF) European Directive (2004/40/EC) and in the formation of the latest exposure limits adopted in the new one (2013/35/EU). Moreover, the complex MRI environment will be finally excluded from the implementation of the new occupational limits, leading to an increased demand for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) surveillance. The gradient function of MRI systems and the application of the RF excitation frequency result in low and high frequency exposures, respectively. This electromagnetic field exposure, in combination with the increased static magnetic field exposure, makes the MRI environment a unique case of combined EMF exposure. The electromagnetic field levels in close proximity of different MRI systems have been assessed at various frequencies. Quality Assurance (QA) and safety issues were also faced. Preliminary results show initial compliance with the forthcoming limits in each different frequency band, but also revealed peculiar RF harmonic components, of no safety concern, to the whole range detected (20-1000MHz). Further work is needed in order to clarify their origin and characteristics. (paper)
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BIOMEP 2015: International conference on bio-medical instrumentation and related engineering and physical sciences; Athens (Greece); 18-20 Jun 2015; Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/637/1/012009; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online); ISSN 1742-6596;
; v. 637(1); [4 p.]

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