MR Patient Checklist

Name:__________________________________________

The Following Items May Be Hazardous or May Interfere with the MRI Examination by Producing an Artifact.

Please indicate if the patient has the following:

Contraindications YES NO
• Cardiac pacemaker  
• Aneurysm clip(s) in the brain  
• Implanted cardiac defibrillator  
• Any type of biostimulator/neurostimulator  
• Any type of electronic, mechanical or magnetic implant
      Type: ____________________________________
  
• Implanted drug infusion device  
• Implanted insulin pump  
• Any type of metallic foreign body, shrapnel or bullet  
• Any metal shavings in orbital area (machinist or metal worker)  
• Any type of intravascular coil, filter or stent
(Gunther IVC filter)  Date:__________
  
• Any type of internal electrode(s), including Pacer wires  
• Cochlear implants (ear implants)  
• Orbital eye prosthesis (eye implant)  
• Holter Monitor  

Additional Information YES NO
• Heart valve prosthesis   Type:___________________________  
• Halo vest or metallic cervical fixation device  
• Any type of surgical clip or staple(s)  
• Vascular access port  
• Intraventricular shunt  
• Any implanted orthopedic item(s) (i.e., pins, rods, screws, nails, clips, plates, wire etc.)
Type: ____________________________________ Location:__________________________________
  
• Pessary  
• IUD/Diaphragm  
• Artificial limb or joint  
• Permanent eye liner  
• Hearing Aid  
• Does patient weight 300 pounds or more?  
• If female patient, is she pregnant?   LMP:__________________  

Medication/Sedation YES NO
• Is patient able to cooperate ? (must be able to lie still for approx. 1 hour)  
• Is pain medication required for patient cooperation?  
• Is sedation required for claustrophobia?  

Print Patient's Name:__________________________________________

Patient or Family Member Signature:______________________________

Relationship:________________________________________________

Recept/RT Signature:_________________________________________

Revised 10/97


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