MRI Safety in Indian Clinical Practice: A National Survey of Radiographers

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Journal of Radiology Nursing Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-18 DOI:10.1016/j.jradnu.2025.11.004

Sapna Bhatt MSc , Mamta Panda MSc, PhD , Santosh Ojha MSc , Lalit Kumar Gupta PhD

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Abstract

Background

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a high quality of images but does not use ionizing radiation; however, it poses a strong safety concern. Radiographers are required to follow high standards because of threats posed by magnetic fields and radiofrequency energy. This paper analyzes the MRI safety practices of Indian radiographers.

Methods

It is a cross-sectional survey, and therefore, it examines the state of MRI safety practices used by radiographers in India. Two hundred and three respondents completed online structured questionnaires on the zoning system, patient screening, consent, emergency preparedness, and the knowledge of MRI hazards.

Results

Radiographers showed great theoretical understanding of MRI safety, but it was not well implemented in practice. Some of the main gaps were the lack of metal detectors utilization, emergency readiness, and infrequent safety drills. Such gaps indicate the necessity of the country's level of safety standards and organized training.

Conclusion

The research demonstrates that there is a high level of theoretical awareness of MRI safety among radiographers. However, it is ad hoc, and the issues reported include the incompatibility of emergency equipment, safety drills, and the presence of metal detecting tools. These lapses in the safety procedure simply lend credence to the immediate necessity to develop a set of national standards on MRI safety, which makes it mandatory as training on safety, as well as regular audits. Compliance to this will not only enhance safety of the patients but also will entrench the safety of the radiology personnel and enhance clinical outcomes in MRI practice across India.

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核磁共振安全在印度临床实践：全国调查放射技师

背景磁共振成像（MRI）图像质量高，但不使用电离辐射；然而，它引发了强烈的安全担忧。由于磁场和射频能量的威胁，放射技师必须遵循高标准。本文分析了印度放射技师的核磁共振安全实践。方法这是一项横断面调查，因此，它检查了印度放射技师使用的MRI安全实践状况。203名受访者完成了关于分区系统、患者筛查、同意、应急准备和MRI危害知识的在线结构化问卷。结果放射技师对MRI安全性有较强的理论认识，但在实践中落实不力。一些主要的差距是缺乏金属探测器的使用，应急准备和不频繁的安全演习。这种差距表明该国安全标准水平和有组织的培训的必要性。结论研究表明，放射技师对MRI安全的理论认知水平较高。然而，这是临时的，报告的问题包括应急设备、安全演习和金属探测工具的不兼容。这些安全程序上的失误只是证明了制定一套核磁共振安全国家标准的迫切必要性，这使其成为安全培训和定期审计的强制性要求。遵守这一规定不仅可以提高患者的安全，还可以加强放射学人员的安全，并提高整个印度MRI实践的临床效果。

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Journal of Radiology Nursing Nursing-Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.