Online Talk[2CPD]: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety

Online Technical Talk:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety

 Date    : 23 July 2020 (Thursday)

Time    : 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue  : Online platform

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Synopsis:

MRI is a way of obtaining detailed images of organs and tissues throughout the body without the need for x-rays or "ionizing" radiation. Instead, MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, rapidly changing magnetic fields and a computer to create images that show if there is an injury, disease process or abnormal condition present.

MRI has evolved to become one of the most valuable diagnostic tools ever developed. The powerful magnetic field of the MR system can attract objects made from certain metals and cause them to move suddenly and with great force. This can pose a possible risk to the patient or anyone in the object's “flight path”. Hence, one of the most important elements in delivering this valuable imaging service involves maintaining a safe environment. MRI screening provides patients and doctors with an invaluable diagnostic resource but as with any tool, it is most effective when used in accordance with proper guidelines and safety measures.

Speaker’s Profile:

Ir. Shamila Ariaratnam 

Ir. Shamila graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) with a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering in 2000. She started her career with TriSystems Engineering Sdn Bhd in February 2001, as an Engineer and resigned as Project Engineer in 2004. Ir. Shamila was selected to represent Malaysia at the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS) Forum, a 55-day leadership training program in Japan for young professionals from Asian countries hosted by Honda Motor Corporation, Japan.

After she returned from IATSS Forum in 2004, she joined Matsushita Toshiba Picture Display (M) Sdn Bhd as the Safety and Health Engineer, a position which she held from August 2004 – March 2007. She completed and passed her Safety and Health Officer Training with NIOSH in October 2006. Concurrently, she pursued her Master of Business Administration from University of Strathclyde part-time and graduated in 2008. She joined Subang Jaya medical Centre in April 2007, now known as Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare Hospitals as a Quality Executive. She rose through the ranks from an Engineer to Manager of the Biomedical Engineering Department before resigning to form her own company.

Now she is self-employed under Armamentarium Consulting as a Freelance Healthcare & Biomedical Engineering Consultant, Trainer and Auditor. Her work mainly involves conformity assessment of medical devices and auditing organizations against ISO 13485 and Good Distribution Practice of Medical Devices (GDPMD). She also lectures students from the Faculty of Engineering and Communication, First City University College.

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