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Based on the provided information and tests performed on site, there is no indication of a malfunction of the mri system or coil used that contributed to the injury.The injury on the patient¿s right elbow is consistent with heating injuries caused by body-to-bore contact.It was reported that the right elbow was in contact with the bore.Contributing factors observed: - in total 4 scans were performed on high sar, of which 3 scans were consecutively executed, allowing no cool down time for the patient.- the patient ventilation was not at the highest level.Level 5 is recommended for high sar scans, it supports the cool down mechanism.- the patient was sedated.The thermoregulation of sedated patients is known to be impaired.The patient was unable to sense or communicate discomfort or pain.- the patient was obese.The thermoregulation of obese patients is known to be impaired.The risk of rf energy-related injuries is higher in patients with impaired thermoregulation.- the total administered specific energy dose of 2.8 kj/kg exceeded the recommended limit of 2.0 kj/kg for patients with impaired thermoregulation.Submission of a report does not constitute an admission that medical personnel, user facility, importer, distributor, manufacturer, or product caused or contributed to the event.
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