Table 1.
Examples of how to reduce the risk of burns.
| Preventative measure | |
|---|---|
| Physiologic monitors, leads and cables | Leads or cables should not directly contact the patient; place pads at least 1cm in thickness (not a sheet) between the patient and lead/cable. All equipment within the scanner room must be MR Conditional. 41 |
| Skin‐to‐skin contact |
Place pads at least 1cm in thickness (not a sheet) between places where there may be skin‐to‐skin contact within the RF field, for example between the thighs or where the thumb may touch the side of the body. To avoid a conductive loop, the legs and arms should not be crossed. 41
|
| Skin‐to‐magnet bore contact or skin‐to‐transmit RF coil contact |
Ensure pads at least 1cm in thickness (not a sheet) are placed between the patient and the side of the bore, or the patient and RF transmit coil if contact is possible. 41 |
| Metallic microfibre clothing | Change all patients out of street clothes into MRI safe gown or scrubs. 6 |
| Face masks | Remove metal nose piece from mask where necessary. 38 |
| Tattoos | Place a cold compress over the area of interest to provide a heat sink. 6 |
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