Analysis of collected magnetic resonance imaging incidents in jordan

Abstract

Although Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a useful diagnostic technique, recent MRI incidents have revealed potential risks to the MRI community, urging the implementation of safety measures to ensure a safe MRI environment. The goal of this study is to assess the distribution and frequency of different types of MRI safety incidents in Jordan over the last five years. MRI incident data was obtained using a specially prepared questionnaire that was distributed to 85 MRI facility managers in Jordan between January 2021 and March 31. MRI incidents were classified based on the type of incident and the primary reason for the incident. Analyses of quantitative and descriptive statistics were used. In the last five years, a total of 41 managers have reported 23 incidents. The top five incidents were cryogen quench (11/23 = 48%), other MRI-related safety issues (19%), projectile (9%), adverse contrast media (9%), and noise complaint (9%). The relative incident was 0.15 per MRI unit.In Jordan, MRI incidents have not been linked to patient harm, severe fatalities, or serious injuries in the last five years. Cryogen quench accounted for the majority of these incidents. To provide a safe MRI environment, the establishment of an obligatory system reporting system, as well as training of the MRI community, is vital.