Safety:  CONDITIONAL

Bottom line: Only MRI conditional devices may be used. All conditions must be met to be MRI permissible.

Patient Monitoring Equipment

Safety: Conditional

Risks: Thermal

Conditions:

  • Only FDA approved devices.
  • Adhere to posted magnetic field strength limits.
  • Must be tethered to the wall as posted.
  • Cables must be insulated from the patient to prevent thermal injury.
  • Take precautions to limit and monitor for symptoms of thermal injury.

Comments:

  • Monitors from the patient units (ED, ICU, etc.) may NOT be used.
  • See Log Book in MRI suite for specific conditions.

Bottom Line: Only MRI conditional devices may be used. All conditions must be met to be MRI permissible.