Auditory noise associated with MR procedures: a review.
This review article discusses the various types of acoustic noise produced during the operation of MR systems, describes the characteristics of the acoustic noise, and presents information regarding noise control techniques. In addition, the problems related to acoustic noise for patients and healthcare workers are discussed.
McJury
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Department of Radiotherapy Physics, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Shellock
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D001309:Auditory Threshold / Q000502:physiology*; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D009623:Noise, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016272:Occupational Health; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted