Rev 05
Emergency Procedures
Assure that the patient is not touching the bore. If necessary, place pads between the patient and the surface of the bore.
If the patient complains of warming, tingling, stinging, or similar sensations, promptly stop the scan procedure, examine the patient, and contact the responsible physician before continuing the procedure. Pay special attention to very young, sedated, or other compromised patients who may not be able to communicate effectively.
Patients with ferromagnetic metal should not be scanned because the magnetic field may interact with implanted surgical clips or other ferromagnetic materials.
Persons with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices should not enter the magnetic field zone delineated by the MR system manufacturer.
There is a risk to scanning feverish or decompensated cardiac patients.
Facial makeup should be removed before scanning because it may contain metal flakes which can cause skin and eye irritation. Permanent eyeliner tattoos may cause eye irritation due to ferromagnetic particles.
Patients who work in environments in which there is a risk of having embedded metallic fragments in or near the eye should be carefully screened before undergoing an MR exam.
Visually inspect the cable insulator jackets, strain reliefs and connector boxes before each use. If the insulation is broken, or if the cable is frayed, immediately discontinue use of the device.
In the unlikely event that a coil creates smoke, sparks, or makes an unusually loud noise, or if the patient requires emergency assistance:
•Stop the scan if one is in progress.
•Remove the patient from the scan room if medical treatment is needed.
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