Operating MRI 7 Tesla Ultra High Field (UHF) in Clinical and Research Practice

Motivation: Clinical and research patients can be imaged safely at 7T while providing improved quality and resolution enabling better detection of lesions while maintaining a safe working environment for our patients and technologists. Goal(s): The goal is to guide new operator of MRI 7T on how to prepare themselves and patient for advance imaging exam. Approach: Informative approaches for equipment, safety, side effects of 7T MRI for patients and technologist. Results: Operating a 7T MRI is similar to other field strengths, but technologist should be well trained and understand the environment in UHF scanners. Impact: 7T MRI is an advance imaging technology that is very beneficial for patient care. This guidelines will provides MRI technologist some insight on the equipment, safety, and how to prepare the patient for 7T MRI studies.