Cautions - Shape Coil - QED Shape Coil Operator's Manual

thickness when fully compressed that are supplied with the MR system can be used to
ensure suitable spacing when placed between the RF coil and the gantry inner wall.
MR System Pads That Can be used to Separate Shape Coil from Gantry Wall
Confirm that the cable of the coil is on the couchtop before sending the patient into the
gantry. If the couchtop is moved with the cable protruding, the cable may interfere with
the MRI system main unit, which could result in shifting of the coil position or in the
patient being caught and injured by the system.
Stop the scan immediately if the patient complains of warming, tingling, stinging, or
similar sensations. Contact a physician before continuing with the scan.
Ensure that the coil does not come into contact with liquids, such as water or
medications.
The enclosure of the coil and the parts inside the coil may appear in the images under
certain imaging conditions (for example, when a sequence with a short echo time (TE) is
used or when the pixels are large).
If a coil is found to be defective, stop using the coil immediately and contact your Canon
representative.
Use only the accessories described in this manual with the coil.
3.6 Cautions – Shape Coil
Do not use the coil for examining newborns or infants. Heat dispersal will be inhibited if
the coil covers most of the body surface. This would likely cause a rise in body
temperature, possibly resulting in burn injuries.
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