At the hospital that I work at, the MRI department has been asking that IVAD's be deacessed prior to MRI. This is a new request. Is this common practice at most hospital's.
I can not answer if this is common practice but I can understand their concern over the presence of a metal needle in the MRI room. The strong magnet could dislodge this needle. These magnets have caused guns to fire when a security guard is present with a prisoner. Or they have caused many other incidents due to their strong magnetic pull. If this does not happen, any metal can cause a starburst appearance on the picture and obscure the image of anatomy that is being tested. So if the infusing fluid and medication can be stopped it is probably a good idea to do so during the MRI. Lynn
I can not answer if this is common practice but I can understand their concern over the presence of a metal needle in the MRI room. The strong magnet could dislodge this needle. These magnets have caused guns to fire when a security guard is present with a prisoner. Or they have caused many other incidents due to their strong magnetic pull. If this does not happen, any metal can cause a starburst appearance on the picture and obscure the image of anatomy that is being tested. So if the infusing fluid and medication can be stopped it is probably a good idea to do so during the MRI. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861