Halter monitors, telemetry units and nerve stimulation units also cannot enter the magnet room. They will either need to be removed or the exam postponed. All EEG leads are MRI compatible. If contrast is ordered or indicated from the patient's history, additional screening will be required to ensure that contrast is not contraindicated. An IV access is required for all MRI contrast studies.
Staff is On-Call for any emergent studies that arise outside of routine hours.
The Radiology resident must be consulted on all emergent MRI exams, particularly during On-Call hours.