Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra fit Operator's Manual page 37

DIXON swapping
Patient-related artifacts/
imaging errors
MAGNETOM Skyra fit | syngo MR E11
Print No. M6-04401.621.02.02.02
 WARNING
When using the DIXON method, water and fat swaps might
occur!
Incorrect diagnosis
◆ Diagnosis should be confirmed by a second contrast and/or a
different orientation.
 CAUTION
Poor image quality! Wrong image position!
Incorrect diagnosis
◆ Prior to the examination, inform patients about movements
and their negative effects on the measurement.
◆ Ensure that the patient does not move during the
measurement.
◆ Monitor the patient during the MR examination.
 CAUTION
Imprecise localization due to patient movement during
functional MR imaging (fMRI)!
Incorrect stereotactic planning and injury of the patient
Incorrect assignment of active brain areas
◆ Prior to the examination, inform patients about movements
and their negative effects on the measurement.
◆ Use Siemens scan protocols with motion correction.
◆ Monitor the patient to ensure that the task is performed
correctly.
Safety 2
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