Safety General Safety Information
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Patients with implants
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Possible interference from the CT with implants must be clari-
fied prior to examination.
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Uncontrolled movements of
the patient
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Motion artifacts and/or injuries of the patient may occur if he/
she moves uncontrollably during acquisition.
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✧ Immobilize the patient, if necessary.
Restraint straps
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The restraint straps are not permanently attached to the table.
Thus, they cannot prevent the patient from falling off the table.
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✧ Make sure that the patient, especially a restless patient,
does not fall off the table.
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CAUTION
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Scanning patients with implanted devices such as pacemakers
or neuro stimulators!
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Interferences may cause malfunctions of the implanted
device.
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✧ Observe the patient closely during examination.
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