| More news to think about... before my MRI tomorrow. I am scheduled to have both my wrists Imaged Magnetically before the best and final re: surgery on both, re: severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both, lucky moi. Originally it was to be at WGH, until speaking with the Tech, they said I have to be on my tummy (oh so NOT comfy w/my breasts still tender, especially the left one re: biopsies earlier this year) and just pain in general. And, why I couldn't face up (breathing is good, right) in the claustrophobic space, 'cuz wouldn't the 360 degree image still be essentially the same wrist up v. wrist down? is beyond me, but their word was final. So, instead, I'm going to Everett Clinic where they have an "open" MRI. It will still me on my tummy, but at least, it appears that I have more "moving room"? We'll see, and I'll let y'all know.
Open MRI
BUT, as I searched the net for snaps of an "open" MRI, I ran across a site that has asst snaps, some are seen below. At first I laughed along side w/Gordy, then, tonight, I started thinking, hmmmmm, just recently I had 3 markers put in, one very close to the top of my breast, the nipple, yikes! What material do they use? I hope it's not magnetic!! Well, first article I've found, it sounds like it is magnetic! Yikes! What a scary image! I'll phone on the morrow, and also look up more info on materials they use for the markers. ...but, until I know further what's up, "enjoy" my nightmare !
DANGER! Flying Objects!
Once you've been in the MRI field for any length of time, you start hearing all of the various horror stories about things that have flown into a scanner. Often, newcomers don't take the real danger of flying objects seriously until they witness an oxygen tank or gurney flying into a magnet themselves. This page will contain a collection of pictures and stories of metalic projectiles. Please show this page to all MRI newcomers, for their own safety and the safety of their patients! Please send any pictures and/or stories you have to moriel@simplyphysics.com. Let me know if you don't mind having your name posted with the picture/story or if you would rather remain anonymous (out of embarrassment?) For FAR MORE information on MRI safety issues, I recommend you go to Dr. Frank Shellock's site www.MRIsafety.com
[note: I had to sign up to access the site, but there was no really scary questions, and no refusals --zoe].
Chair (solo)
IV Stand
Floor Cleaner
Look closely -- the chair isn't alone...
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