Siemens MAGNETOM Verio - 5.4 Patient Preparation

Preparing the patient
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CAUTION
Heat development during the examination!
Patient burns
◆ Instruct patients to press the squeeze bulb in case of strong
heat sensations.
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WARNING
Use of unapproved fMRI stimulation devices for the given
magnetic field strength!
Injury to patient and operating personnel
◆ Ensure that the stimulation devices are approved for the field
strength of your MR systems. For example, devices approved
for low and medium field systems (0.2 – 1.5T) must not be
used on a 3T system.
Informing the patient
1 Please note the safety instructions.
2 Inform the patient about the possible effects of MR examinations
and the risks associated with the magnetic field.
3 Show the patient how to activate the patient alert by pressing the
squeeze bulb.
4 Ensure that the patient holds the squeeze bulb in his/her hand
during the measurement.
Physiological effects
Due to the presence of alternating electromagnetic fields, patients
may experience various physiological effects during MR
measurements:
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