SMC Networks Invivo HNC-63-INT - Manual (Page 6)

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Rev 05
Chapter 1 - Patient Safety
Cautions The following general warning statements apply to scanning with a magnetic
resonance system. For further details, review the warnings in your MR system
Operators Manual.
Indications
Contra-
indications
Precautions
This manual contains detailed information on the setup, positioning and use of the
Invivo Corporation coil. Read the insructions carefully and thoroughly before
attempting to scan patients with the coil.
The procedure described in the Quality Assurance Section of this manual should be
performed upon receipt of the coil to establish a baseline of coil performance. The
procedure should be repeated at regular intervals.
The coil is indicated for use, on the order of a physician, in conjunction with an MR
scanner as an accessory to produce images of the brain, cervical spine, anterior
neck, and vasculature of the head and neck, to the aortic arch.
The operator should be aware of the following contraindications for use related to the
strong magnetic field of the MR system:
Scanning is contraindicated for patients who have electrically, magnetically or
mechanically activated implants (for example. cardiac pacemakers). The
magnetic and electromagnetic fields produced by the MR System and coil may
interfere with the operations of these devices.
Scanning patients with intracranial aneurysm clips is contraindicated.
Precautions should be taken when scanning patients with the following conditions:
Greater than normal potential for cardiac arrest
Increased likelihood for developing seizures or claustrophobia
Unconscious, heavily sedated, or confused physical or mental state
Inability to maintain reliable communications
Training
Quality
Assurance
Do not cross or loop cables. Arcing and patient burns could result. Route
cables out of the magnet so that they do not touch the patient.