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1. Has the patient ever had a metallic foreign body in the eye or ever been a grinder, metal worker or welder? If so, orbital X-rays are required. |
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2. Does the patient have: |
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• cardiac pacemaker, wires or defibrillator (ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION)? |
| Yes No |
• cerebral aneurysm clip (ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION)? |
| Yes No |
• ocular (eye) or cochlear (ear) implant (ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION)? |
| Yes No |
• artificial cardiac valve? |
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Make and model
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| Yes No |
• electrical stimulator for nerves and bones? |
| Yes No |
• shrapnel/bullets? |
| Yes No |
• metallic devices or objects in or on body (e.g., surgical clips, staples, metallic vascular stents, orthopedic hardware, other)? |
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Explain |
Yes No |
3. Is the patient pregnant or nursing? |
| Yes No |
4. Has the patient had surgery in the area of interest? |
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Explain |
Yes No |
5. Is the patient claustrophobic? If sedation (Ativan; to be supplied by referring physician), is required, the patient will be unable to drive following exam. |
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6. How much does the patient weigh?
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