Respirators and surgical facemasks for COVID-19: implications for MRI

Volume: 75, Issue: 6, Pages: 405 - 407
Published: Jun 1, 2020
Abstract
•Respirators used for COVID-19 protection have not been tested for MR safety.•Three of four respirators tested contained ferromagnetic components.•These respirators are ‘MR unsafe’.•Respirators used for COVID-19 protection should be reviewed locally for MR safety.•Surgical masks offer a WHO approved safe alternative for MR...
Paper Details
Title
Respirators and surgical facemasks for COVID-19: implications for MRI
Published Date
Jun 1, 2020
Volume
75
Issue
6
Pages
405 - 407
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