Patient scheduled for mri left knee.He has a cochlear implant in his right ear.Model ci24re.Compatible up to 1.5t and no higher.External portion was removed and a head splint was placed with "splints" over implant.Patient was placed in magnet but prior to starting the scout squeezed the emergency ball saying that the implant was "pulling" and it was hurting him.Pulled patient out immediately and called the physician on call.Radiologist was in agreement to cancel mri.We reviewed the "mri for nucleus® implant recipients radiographer's instructions" from the manufacturer.Technologists had read and followed the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
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