6 Questions
What type of breathing systems have been used successfully in the MRI environment?
Circle and Mapleson systems
Why might a portable vaporizer be considered dangerous in the MRI environment?
Due to ferromagnetism
What type of tubing is required when the anesthesia machine is remote from the patient?
Long corrugated or fresh gas tubing
What components of standard anesthesia ventilators can be affected by the magnetic field in an MRI?
Ferromagnetic materials, pumps, and electric motors
What type of ventilators work well in the MRI environment?
Fluidic ventilators
What device is specifically mentioned as available in MR-compatible form for anesthesia machines?
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) device
Test your knowledge on the use of anesthesia breathing systems in MRI environments. Learn about the different breathing systems such as circle and Mapleson systems, along with safety considerations for portable vaporizers in the scanning room.
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