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SAFETY: Radiation Safety
Implanted and
Body-worn Medical
Devices
The X-rays produced during scanning may interfere with active implantable medical
devices and body worn active medical devices. Contact the manufacturer of the
device for information before conducting scans.
Precautions when
Defibrillator is Used
There is a potential of patient burns when a defibrillator is used, if proper safety
precautions are not observed. These precautions include isolation from:
- Metal Parts
- Conductive pads
- Damp Towels
2.7.9 Laser Safety
How to Use the
Positioning Lasers
Safely
Be sure to avoid crossing a patient’s eyes with the light beam from a positioning laser.
Figure 11
The class II laser modules a in the Ring emit visible laser radiation that is harmful to the human eye.