Physics and Safety in Magnetic Resonance

Program

* Understand the dynamics of an MR Department, in terms of installation, functionalities and more generic characteristics;
* To know in a generic way the history of RM;
* Understand basics of magnetism and magnetic properties and electromagnetic spectrum;
* Know the basic physical principles of MR imaging;
* Understand more complex concepts of RM: Fourier transform, K-space, for example;
* Identify the parameters involved in the acquisition of the various techniques and sequences;
* Describe and identify existing sequences and weights in MRI;
* Understand the different fat suppression techniques existing in MRI;
* Know and understand the principles used in advanced MRI sequences, as well as angiographic sequences;
* Identify and differentiate Mr artifacts, proposing strategies to minimize them;
* Know the different sources of electromagnetic radiation used in MRI and the effects and risks associated with each;
* Know several aspects inherent to MRI safety: use of contrast products, patient screening, sedation, pregnancy, compatible materials / implants, Guidelines for studies with implantable medical devices (passive and active).

Internship(s)

NAO

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