Possibility of tissue heating and harm from loud noises seems unlikely but raises concerns

November 1, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Vol. 30 No. 11 Possibility of tissue heating and harm from loud noises seems unlikely but raises concerns Possibility of tissue heating and harm from loud noises seems unlikely but raises concerns Some scientists are concerned that using MR imaging during pregnancy may harm the fetus, with fears focusing primarily on teratogenic effects and acoustic damage. Several studies, however, show children who were exposed to 1.5T MR in utero do not demonstrate exposure-related negative outcomes at nine months or up to nine years old (Br J Radiol 2000;73:190-194, Magn Reson Imaging 2004;22:851-854).

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