Preparing The Patient; Informing The Patient; Physiological Effects - Siemens MAGNETOM Avanto Operator's Manual

MAGNETOM Avanto, MAGNETOM Verio | syngo MR E11
Print No. MR-01501G.621.02.02.02
5.4

Preparing the patient

 CAUTION
Heat development during the examination!
Patient burns
◆ Instruct patients to press the squeeze bulb in case of strong
heat sensations.
 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.
5.4.1

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.
5.5

Physiological effects

Due to the presence of alternating electromagnetic fields, patients
may experience various physiological effects during MR
measurements:
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