Metallic Devices in MR-Magnet “Imaging Hazards, Artifacts and Interventional Points” Ali Akbar Ameri-M.D. Jalal Jalal Shokouhi-M.D. Shahid Beheshti Med. University Iranian Society of Radiology Jam-e-jam Med. Imaging center

Conclusion: Dangerous for Magnet, Patient and Staff

Treatment: No any metal in magnet room: hair pins, clips, eyeglasses, pens, jewelries, specially artificial types

Metallic contacts: 1.Drilling of the bone 2.Sawing of the bone 3.Pincering of the soft tissue 4.Eyelids cosmetic make up (Eye shadow or Mascara) 5.Any types of Tattoo 6.Iron capsule ingestion

Conclusion: Micro-particles implantation leads to magnetic field shift and image deterioration

Treatment: Remove all make ups, use new, standard instruments like gold tip pincers

Magnet may alter or stop analog devices function like pacemakers, cochlear implants, magnet of professional photo cameras

Result: Patient in danger, Camera Non-functioning

Treatment: No Pacemakers, No cochlear implants, No camera in magnet room

Thank you for your attention

Jenabe aghaye Dr Ameri va jenabe aghaye Dr Shokouhi BIMEYE MA YADETAAN NARAVAD