Esaote O-scan eXP, User Manual

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Instructions for Safe Use
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: PREGNANT OR INFANT
PATIENTS
The M.R. examination requires special precautions :
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for newborn babies or infants
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for pregnant women (especially during the first three months of the
pregnancy)
C a u t i o n
Ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metal implants may cause
artifacts.
The physician must be made aware of the implants in order to
correctly evaluate the possible artifacts and avoid an incorrect
interpretation of the images.
W a r n i n g
Never examine patients suspected of having microscopic metal
fragments in the eyes and prohibit entry of the latter in the controlled
access area, unless the supervising physician has identified the
fragments and approved that it is safe to proceed.
Examination of patients who have metal fragments in their eyes may
cause eye injury and/or irritation.
C a u t i o n
Never examine patients with tattoos and/or permanent eye-liner and
prohibit entry of the latter in the controlled access area, unless the
supervising physician has identified the tattoos and/or permanent
eye-liner and approved that it is safe to proceed.
These materials may cause skin irritation and cutaneous swelling
during MR examinations..
C a u t i o n
To avoid eye irritation, patients must remove all make-up, particularly
eye make-up, that may contain ferromagnetic particles.