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Metal Object Causes Chaos During MRI Scan, Leaving Woman In Pain And Sparking Safety Warning
While having an MRI, a woman had a very regrettable accident.
Wearing anything metal during an MRI scan is strictly prohibited, as many of you are aware.
Usually, medical personnel will look for any metal objects, like a watch or jewellery, before treating a patient.
However, some metal objects may also be inside, and patients are encouraged to let techs know about any metal plates, IUDs, or heart valves they may have.
Speaking about the precautions that are carried out before an MRI scan, Benjamin Navot, MD, assistant professor of radiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, shared: “Before your appointment, we’re going to ask you to leave anything metal at home, and that includes jewelry, watches, or clothes with metal hooks.”
“Even a small metal object can fly into the scanner or interfere with the image,” he stated.
However, it appears that this woman neglected to disclose to the technologists that she was carrying a metal object…
It was alleged that the woman, who was apparently 22 at the time, began to ‘scream’ in pain as the MRI scan came to a close.
This specific ‘toy’ is thought to have been made of silicone with a metallic core.
According to an FDA investigation report released in April 2023, the patient reported that after the scan, “she felt nauseous, was in pain, and felt like she was going to pass out.”
The report continued: “An ambulance was called for this patient and she was sent to the hospital. The patient was checked out by the radiologist at the site before transport to ensure the patient was doing okay.”
The 22-year-old apparently did not return the FDA’s calls when they attempted to follow up with her.
Although a picture of the woman’s purported scan was posted on Reddit, its connection to this specific occurrence has not been verified.
A medical expert has previously weighed in on the reported ordeal and refuted the claims that the ‘toy’ could have left her body “at the speed of sound”, as per the MailOnline.
Speaking to the outlet, Professor Adam Taylor, an expert in human anatomy at Lancaster University, explained: “The speed at which ferromagnetic materials move in an MRI field is proportional to the mass of the object and how far away from the magnetic field it is.”
“Things such as paper clips or hairpins would easily reach 40mph if within the field.”
“As this ‘toy’ was predominantly silicone with a metallic core, there is potential that it moved at speed but not close to the speed of sound.”
It would have been quite painful, regardless of whether it was the “speed of sound.”
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