Assisting Patients: Medical Equipment - Video Lesson

Hey everybody, welcome to today's lesson on patient care in MRI. This lesson focuses on assisting patients with medical equipment in the MRI environment. As imaging professionals, it is our responsibility to ensure patient safety and optimal image quality. Patients often arrive for MRI examinations with infusion devices, oxygen support, or other implanted or external medical devices. Understanding how these tools function and their compatibility within the MRI suite is essential for safe practice. Let's get started. First, let's discuss infusion catheters and pumps. Infusion catheters and pumps deliver fluids, medications, or contrast agents into the patient's body in a controlled manner. Common types include: Peripheral IV catheters. Peripheral IV catheters are placed to ensure safe, efficient access for contrast medications or fluids during an