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Radiology
intermediate
X-Type

MRI Safety and Contraindications

MRI Safety

A patient with a total hip replacement requires MRI for suspected adverse local tissue reaction. They also have a cardiac pacemaker. The registrar seeks guidance on MRI safety considerations. Regarding MRI safety and contraindications:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

MRI device classification includes: MR Safe (no hazard in any MRI environment), MR Conditional (safe...

B

Absolute contraindications to MRI include: non-MR safe pacemakers/ICDs, ferromagnetic intracranial a...

C

All pacemakers are absolute contraindications to MRI; orthopaedic implants are unsafe and cannot be ...

D

MRI hazards include: projectile risk (ferromagnetic objects become missiles), thermal injury from RF...

E

For imaging near orthopaedic implants, MARS (Metal Artefact Reduction Sequences) including MAVRIC, S...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option