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Question of the Week #17

A 6-month-old infant is sedated for a brain MRI. After the scan is completed, burn injuries are noted on the patient’s left hand. Which of the following safety precautions would be MOST effective at preventing this complication?

A. Screening the patient for metal implants in zone IV

B. Using an MRI-safe pulse oximeter

C. Curling the monitor cable on top of the patient’s hand

D. Cooling the patient during the MRI scan

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