The Zurich Checklist for Safety in the Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Suite: Technical Note.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recently, the use of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (ioMRI) has evolved in neurosurgery. Challenges related to ioMRI-augmented procedures are significant, since the magnetic field creates a potentially hazardous environment. Strict safety guidelines in the operating room (OR) are necessary. Checklists can minimize errors while increasing efficiency and improving workflow.

Objective

To describe the Zurich checklists for safety in the ioMRI environment.

Methods

We summarize the checklist protocol and the experience gained from over 300 surgical procedures performed over a 4-yr period using this new system for transcranial or transsphenoidal surgery in a 2-room high-field 3 Tesla ioMRI suite.

Results

Particularities of the 2-room setting used

SUBMITTER: Stienen MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6531895 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature