Occupational exposure to MRI-related electromagnetic fields in Dutch health care and research workplaces

Objectives Persons working around MRI systems are exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF), particularly static magnetic fields (SMF). This can give rise to acute short-lasting symptoms. In order to provide an overview of the current exposed populations and their exposure situations, we performed an inventory within the health care and research sector throughout the Netherlands. Methods A questionnaire was sent to 152 MRI departments that owned at least one MRI system, in order to gather information on scanners, (historical trends in) usage, number of persons working near MRI scanners and safet... Mehr ...