CAUTION
Eddy currents induced by low-frequency magnetic fields!
Patient burns
◆ Do not examine patients with electrically conducting implants
or prostheses.
CAUTION
Electrically conducting objects!
Injury to patient due to warming
Incorrect diagnosis due to artifacts
◆ Request that the patient removes all electrically conducting
objects, e.g. necklaces, rings, braces, rubber bands for long
hair, piercings as well as jewelry.
◆ Request that the patient removes all clothing including
electrically conducting material, for example, bras, metallic
appliqués or woven metallic yarns.
◆ Inform patients that eyeliners and tattoos may contain
ingredients causing artifacts or skin irritations during MR
examinations. In some cases, patients have been burned.
◆ To prevent injuries, instruct patients to remove makeup prior
to the examination.
◆ Instruct patients to seek medical attention in case of
discomfort during or following the MR examination.
Mechanical hazards
Collisions and injuries are more prevalent when using the patient
table or when performing maintenance activities.
◆ Observe the warning and prohibition signs as well as the safety
information.
2.2.5
Collision and points of injury
2 Safety
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