MRI Patient Care

Question 1

What are the 3 types of levels on the “white papers” according to MRI safety?

Answer 1

Non MRI personal who have little or no training, Level 1 personal who limited MRI training in safety and Level 2 personal who have extensive training.

Question 2

During a quench, evacuation is necessary to avoid what 3 harmful effects to the body?

Answer 2

Asphyxiation from lack of O2, frostbite from freezing temps of cryogens and ruptured tympanic membranes from the increased pressure in the room.

Question 3

Cables from the RF coils and ECG leads should be?

Answer 3

Braided and placed straight though the magnet.