ArticleAnnals of burns and fire disasters2014
Burns from ECG leads in an MRI scanner: Case series and discussion of mechanisms.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Systematic review of MRI safety literature in relation to radiofrequency thermal injury prevention.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Improved Radiofrequency Safety Modelling in MRI Using In Vivo Measurements of Brain Conductivity.NMR in biomedicine · 2026Trial
- Suspected MRI associated burn injuries in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Case report: Radiofrequency-induced thermal burn injury in a dog after magnetic resonance imaging.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Magnetic resonance imaging burn injury from metal eyelets on patient's clothing.BJR case reports · 2023Article
- A narrative review of current and emerging MRI safety issues: What every MRI technologist (radiographer) needs to know.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2022Review
- Unexpected magnetic resonance imaging burn injuries from jogging pants.Radiology case reports · 2019Article
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Abstract
Iatrogenic burns are rare and preventable. The authors present two cases of burns from ECG leads, sustained during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Common features included a long duration spinal MR scan (120 and 60 minutes) and high patient body mass index (BMI >30). Both patients were discharged within 24 hours of admission, but required a period of outpatient burn care. The causation of these injuries remains unclear but there are several possible mechanisms including: electromagnetic induction heating, antenna effects and closed-loop current induction. The authors provide a description of the injuries, discuss possible mechanisms that may lead to burn injury in the MRI environment and suggest ways to reduce the risks of such injuries.
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