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- Jul 26, 2022 12:35:23 PM
Safety review
| Situation | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Fire, sparks, a loud noise or other emergency condition in the magnet room not associated with normal operation of the system. | Press an Emergency Off button, either in the computer equipment room or at the magnet room door. Remove the patient from the magnet room. |
| Magnet quench, indicated by a loud noise, warning message, dense white vapor with vent failure, helium meter dropping considerably or the tilting of an image on the image screen.
Oxygen monitor is activated indicated by a loud sound. | Evacuate the patient and personnel from the magnet room and close the magnet room door. Follow your site's overnight procedure. All helium vapor should automatically be vented outside of the magnet room. |
| Magnetic-field emergency, e.g., a person pinned between the magnet and a ferromagnetic object. | Press the Magnet Rundown button in the magnet room. Remove the patient from the scan room. |
| Fire, sparks or a loud noise, indicating a severe system malfunction in the computer equipment room. | Press an Emergency Off button, either in the computer equipment room or at the magnet room door. Remove the patient from the magnet room. |
| Fire or severe condition relating to the power distribution unit (PDU) or service outlets. | Press an Emergency Off button, either in the computer equipment room or at the magnet room door. Remove the patient from the magnet room. |
| Overtemp indicator lights up at the remote power panel (RPP) or at the PDU, and an error message appears on the scan console’s System Status Display area. | Remove the patient from the magnet room. Check the PDU vent for obstructions. If the vent is obstructed, or if the overtemp light or message remains on, perform a system shutdown and then press an Emergency Off button, either in the computer equipment room or at the magnet room door. |
| Patient needs medical attention. | Press the Emergency Stop button on the console or magnet and remove the patient from the magnet room. |
| Hydraulic failure of the table. | Keep all personnel (including patients) away from any spill. If the patient is on the table, keep the patient there until safe transfer is possible. Check for oil leaks and if any exist, clear then up to prevent anyone from slipping on the oil. Do not use the table for clinical use until it is repaired. |
| Imaging functions are lost without warning. | Follow your facility’s emergency procedures during this type of occurrence. |
Important: In all cases, notify a GE Service Engineer as soon as possible.
The ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices may be found at ACR.org. GE does not necessarily endorse the document, but provides the reference for information.