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Table 3. Full-body eligible – Preparing the patient before the MRI scan
Abandoned systems or
components
Therapy settings
[Adjust each neurostimulator]
Check core body temperature
Patient position
Patient weight, minimum
Sedation
Patient communication with
operator during scan
Notes:
▪
If possible, do not sedate the patient so that the patient can provide feedback of
any problems during the examination.
▪
Inform the patient of all the risks of undergoing an MRI examination as stated in
this full-body eligible section.
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Do not conduct a full-body MRI scan on a patient
with an abandoned system. Abandoned systems
are non-functioning neurostimulation systems or
components (eg, neurostimulator, lead, extension,
or lead-extension fragment) that no longer provide
therapy to the patient.
Note: An MRI report indicating full-body eligibility
confirms that the DBS physician has checked for
abandoned systems.
Confirm that therapy settings have been
appropriately adjusted for each neurostimulator per
the MRI Eligibility Report prior to the MRI scan.
Refer to the MRI Eligibility Report for more
information.
If uncertain if therapy settings have been
appropriately adjusted, ask the patient to confirm
that therapy has been adjusted by using the patient
control device, or consult the DBS physician.
Note: If the patient only has a lead-only system,
therapy settings do not apply.
Confirm that the patient does not have a fever. Do
not use blankets.
Position the patient in a prone or supine position in
the MRI bore.
No restrictions
No restrictions
Instruct the patient to immediately inform the MRI
operator if any discomfort, unexpected stimulation,
shocking, or heating occurs during the scan.
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