NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
CENTER FOR TRANSLATIONAL IMAGING (CTI)
MRI RESEARCH FACILITY
MRI SAFETY: POLICIES AND OPERATING PROCECURES
TITLE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE: MEDICAL
PAGES: 3
EFFECTIVE: 4/1/2019
POLICY___________________________________________________________________________
The intent of this policy is to ensure that all personnel of the Department of Radiology Center for Translational Imaging (CTI) are aware of the procedure for a medical emergency response.
PURPOSE__________________________________________________________________________
The goal of the Northwestern University CTI is to provide a safe environment for its employees, students, researchers, research subjects, and visitors. To this end, the CTI would like to outline a policy regarding the handling of medical emergencies, including but not limited to: myocardial infarction/angina, seizure, panic attack, thermal injuries/burns, contrast extravasation and reactions to administered drugs occurring to any individual.
PERSONS OR AREAS AFFECTED___________________________________________
This policy applies to all personnel in the Department of Radiology as well as principal investigators (PI), research affiliates, researchers, research subjects, and visitors in the CTI.
PROCEDURE______________________________________________________________________
A. Activation: In case of a medical emergency:
1. Dial 9-911• If a subject is being scanned, the table top and subject must be moved out of the magnet bore and the subject must be removed from the scan room and transported out in control area to a safe area.
• Close the MRI scan door.
• If trained, administer CPR and AED as appropriate
2. The caller must inform the 911 operator of location of facility and be prepared to answer questions about the situation.
3. Location: 710 N. Fairbanks (lower concourse/basement).
• Cardiovascular CTI – Room 0-235
• Neuro CTI – Room 0-300
4. Alert Olson front desk personnel that 911 was called: 312-926-3119
5. Have personnel at the door to meet and direct first responders to scene.
B. Radiology Chairman (Dr. James Carr), MR Safety Officer (Dr. Alexander Korutz), and designated radiology house staff should be notified of all medical emergencies at CTI.
C. Notify the PI of the study and document in the CTI event log.
RESPONSIBILITIES________________________________________________________________
A. The Directors of the CTI and the CTI MRI Safety Officer are responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures that address departmental issues and ensure compliance with Northwestern University policies.
B. The management team in CTI research areas are also responsible for ensuring that all employees comply with these policies and procedures.
C. Employees, PIs and research affiliates, personnel of the Department of Radiology, and researchers are responsible for being knowledgeable about and complying with University-wide and department-specific policies.
POLICY UPDATE SCHEDULE_______________________________________________
A. This policy will be reviewed every 4 years or more often as appropriate.
APPROVAL:___________________________________________________________________
Effective date: April 1, 2019
Responsible parties:
CTI Research Managers: Donny Nieto and Yu Fen Chen
Reviewed by:
CTI Director of Cardiovascular Imaging: Michael Markl, PhD.
CTI Director of Neuro Imaging: Todd Parrish, PhD.
MRI Safety Officer: Alexander Korutz, M.D.
Approved by:
CTI Director: Andrew Larson, PhD.
ADDITIONAL FORMS:
