Thermal Index (TI)
Category Safety Parameter Term Thermal Index (TI) Definition of Thermal Index (TI) Estimate Of Potential Tissue Heating During RF Exposure Notes About Thermal Index (TI) Monitored In High Duty Cycle Sequences
Safety Parameter
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Category Safety Parameter Term Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Definition of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Measure Of RF Energy Absorbed By Tissue Per Unit Mass; Limits Set To Prevent Heating Notes About Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Sequence Parameters Adjust To Stay Within Regulatory Limits
Exposure Time
Category Safety Parameter Term Exposure Time Definition of Exposure Time Duration Of Ultrasound Energy Application To A Given Tissue Region Notes About Exposure Time Minimize Per ALARA Principles