MR Emergency Procedures

Question 1

In the event of an emergency…

Answer 1

Stop the scan and rapidly remove the subject from the magnet room (zone 4)

Question 2

If an implant is discovered after beginning the scan…

Answer 2

it is best to remove the patient slowly from the bore

Question 3

Should you perform emergency treatment before or after removing the subject from the scanner?

Answer 3

After removing from the scanner

Question 4

Should you wait for a MIC physician to arrive before initiating emergency assistance or CPR

Answer 4

no, begin emergency assistance right away

Question 5

Is a normal quench an emergency?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

Is a magnet quench with vent failure an emergency?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

What happens if a spontaneous quench with or without vent failure occurs?

Answer 7

All subjects and personnel must be evacuated immediately

Question 8

If vent failure occurs:

Answer 8

do not panic, open the door from the magnet room and prop it open