Siemens MAGNETOM Avanto Operator's Manual page 22

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Current loops are also generated when the patient's skin contacts the
tunnel lining or RF coil cables.
Ensure to prevent potential current loops as shown in the red

labeled illustration.
Ensure the patient is positioned with proper distance (5 mm) to
magnet tunnel as well as proper distance between parts of the
body as shown in the green labeled illustration.
◆ To lower the effects of gradient fields or RF fields, keep a sufficient
distance from the RF coils and the magnet tunnel (gradient coils),
and reduce the time of exposure during measurements.
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