Evolution of MRI Safety with Tobias Gilk

<p>This episode of Zone 3 Podcast we interview Mr. MRI Safety , Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE.  He Is an Architect and Radiology MRI safety expert. Expert witness. Radiology/MRI safety trainer and consultant for healthcare providers and industry. Consultant on issues of MRI / Radiology facilities, safety, and operation, with experience in product safety specific to MR Conditional labeling and principles.</p><p>Spent 15+ years as a practicing architect developing a particular expertise in the integration of buildings with highly technical operations and siting requirements for multi-million dollar medical imaging devices. Involved in professional and regulatory aspects of safety and design for radiology / MRI.</p><p>Currently serving as senior vice president for RADIOLOGY-Planning, a Junk Architects' company, specializing in design for radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy facilities. </p><p>Other accolades include: Twice a member of the ACR’s MRI Safety Committee (twice named co-author of ACR MRI safety standard guidance). Founding Board member and past Chair of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS). Holds both MRSO and MRSE certifications from the ABMRS. Serves on the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) committee that maintains MRI safety standards for manufacturers. Recognized by both state and federal courts as an expert in MRI safety issues. Published dozens of papers and articles on MRI safety. Twice named finalist of Best Radiology Educator award.</p><p><br>Tobias Joins Zone3podcast in studio to discuss Evolution Of MRI safety and the progression of understanding its importance.</p><p>Toby starts by referencing the events surrounding the death of Michael Colombini. Toby goes into great detail covering significant safety violations that were later set in place to prevent another similar tragedy. He talks about steps that have been put in place to ensure the safety integrity of the department. Importance of understanding high field electromagnetic nonionizing rad