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Cassandra Baker is a researcher at City University of London's School of Health & Psychological Sciences, Department of Radiography, with additional professional affiliation at Qscan Radiology in Brisbane, Australia. Her academic credentials include a BAppSc in Medical Radiation Technology and an MSc in MRI.
Her primary research focus centers on MRI safety, specifically thermal injury prevention during magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Baker has developed expertise in identifying risk factors for radiofrequency-induced burns and establishing prevention protocols, with particular attention to patient positioning, conductive materials, and equipment safety.
Baker's systematic review methodology has synthesized evidence from nearly 100 sources (79 peer-reviewed papers and 19 grey literature sources) published between 2010-2023 to develop comprehensive safety recommendations. Her work has identified three simplified prevention strategies: Remove any electrically conductive items, Insulate the patient to prevent conductive loops, and Communicate regularly with patients during procedures.
Her research suggests that implementing these three key recommendations could prevent approximately 97% of skin burns during MRI procedures. Baker's work addresses a significant clinical problem, as thermal injuries account for 59% of MRI-related incidents reported to the FDA and represent the most frequently reported adverse event in MRI safety.
