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Safety instructions
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MAGNETOM Family - Safety Information
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The operator should be particularly aware of:
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■ Adherence to the positioning information for patients (to
avoid current loops and burns)
■ Careful input of the patient weight/position and orientation
■ Possible peripheral nerve stimulation, as effect of the First
level controlled operating mode on patients and MR work-
ers
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WARNING
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MR workers and all personnel who have access to the MR
system are not sufficiently informed!
Personal injury, property damage
◆ Ensure that all personnel (incl. cleaning crews, rescue
personnel, etc.) are regularly informed about the
potential risks inherent in MR systems as well as the rel-
evant safety information (for example, regarding mag-
netic forces).
◆ The exclusion zone and corresponding safety measures
must be observed even when the system is switched
off.