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- Title
Management of cochlear implant patients requiring mri scanning: developing protocols to insure safety and effeciency.
- Authors
Shew, M.; Lin, J.; Ledbetter, L.; Plum, K.; Ripley, E.; Staecker, H.
- Abstract
MRI scans are widely utilized in medicine for the diagnosis of a broad range of disorders throughout the body. With the prevalence of MRI use, it is almost certain that cochlear implant patients will receive an MRI scan at some time during their life. Different implant companies have significantly different protocols for performing MRI scans on patients with cochlear implants. Options for some devices include magnet removal, wrapping the head over the implant tightly, and for newer generation MedEl devices, scanning the patient without any additional interventions. The variation in devices both by manufacturer and generation of cochlear implant make it difficult for radiology teams to determine the optimal protocol when scanning patients, especially in environments where the imaging center is not associated with an established implant center. This potentially leads to complications such as magnet displacement and pain during the MRI scan and additional costs due to rescheduled or incomplete imaging. Our cochlear implant clinic in partnership with radiologists have developed protocols to ensure patients' device is properly identified and prepared for safe MRI scans. These protocols also allow device identification and communication with remote radiology locations. Importantly, implant teams should discuss the current state of MRI compatibility with patients to ensure that these factors are taking into account when choosing a device. We will discuss work flows that we have developed to improve management of MRI scanning in patients with cochlear implants.
- Subjects
BELGIUM; CONFERENCES &; conventions; COCHLEAR implants; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; MEDICAL protocols
- Publication
Journal of Hearing Science, 2018, Vol 8, Issue 2, p326
- ISSN
2083-389X
- Publication type
Article