PERIODO: FEBBRAIO-marzo 2015

il corso sarà tenuto da Ing. BOTTAUSCIO - INRIM

The course is devoted to the electromagnetic dosimetry in the medical applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Attention is focused on the numerical modelling and the experimental evaluation of the electromagnetic and thermal quantities induced inside human body when exposed to the fields (static, low frequency and radio-frequency) produced by MRI scanners. Relevant exposure scenarios are presented, including the case of patients carrying implants and of medical staff during MRI-guided surgery.

o Introduction to electromagnetic dosimetry
o Biological effects of electromagnetic fields
o Human models and tissue properties
o MRI working principle
o Exposure to static magnetic fields:
„X ICNIRP Guidelines
„X Mathematical formulations and computational methods
„X Examples of exposure assessment
o Exposure to time-varying electromagnetic fields (switched-gradient and RF):
„X ICNIRP Guidelines and relevant standards
„X Mathematical formulations and computational methods
„X Experimental RF measurements on phantoms
„X Examples of exposure assessment
„X Practice at the INRIM dosimetric laboratory
o Final one-day workshop on MR Safety


New Course Calendar

1^ Lesson:
25th February, 14:00 - 18:00
Politecnico di Torino, Classroom C (close to Classroom 14)

2^ and 3^ Lesson:
27th February, 9:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Politecnico di Torino, Classroom C (close to Classroom 14)

4^ Lesson (in laboratory):
2nd March, 10:00 - 13:00
Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica
Strada delle Cacce 91

Workshop on MRI dosimetry:
3rd March, 9:30 – 13:00
Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica
Strada delle Cacce 91