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Jimmy Snyder
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Woman left in CT scan machine.
I had a similar experience. I was left in a CT scan machine for over 10 minutes once.
I had a similar experience. I was left in a CT scan machine for over 10 minutes once.
Moonbear said:The scary part is at the end of the article, where a physician working there commented that it wasn't the first time a patient was forgotten after hours! Maybe it's time to fire some staff? Why is any patient being left entirely unattended during ANY part of the scan? There should be someone monitoring the whole time.
(I'm a little less clear on how she was locked IN, yet was able to unlock the door to let the police in??)
Kurdt said:And they say working near large magnetic fields is perfectly safe and has no effect on memory.
Ivan Seeking said:pssssst, that's MRI, not CT.
That's really pathetic! Though, I've been told that the best people to be friends with are the anesthesiologists, because they know what goes on with all the surgeons, and can tell you which are the best to use.Astronuc said:Most of my family works in the medical field.
You'd be surprised at what goes on. You'd be surprised how many surgeons go into the OR drunk or otherwise impaired.
Kurdt said:And they say working near large magnetic fields is perfectly safe and has no effect on memory.
Ivan Seeking said:pssssst, that's MRI, not CT.
My mom went into hospital for tests. She indicated that there were certain surgeons she would not accept because she knew they had drinking problems or other personal problems that adversely affected their performance.Moonbear said:That's really pathetic! Though, I've been told that the best people to be friends with are the anesthesiologists, because they know what goes on with all the surgeons, and can tell you which are the best to use.
I don't imagine they left the system running on that woman. I believe such systems are timed, but I certainly don't know in the specific case.Interestingly, someone presented an article at yesterday's journal club about rat behavior in MRIs, and they were definitely NOT normal. The folks who do research with the MRIs have also reported some pretty severe vertigo when popping their head into assist a patient while it was running. In the rat study, there wasn't too much of an effect in the 4 tesla magnets, but the stronger magnets definitely caused behavioral changes consistent with effects on the vestibular system. Don't know if it affects memory, but the vestibular system is pretty dramatically affected.
That has been expressed by my family members and others I know in the medical field.Evo said:Never go to a hospital alone! You must have someone you know with you. Sad, but true.
Moonbear said:Interestingly, someone presented an article at yesterday's journal club about rat behavior in MRIs, and they were definitely NOT normal. The folks who do research with the MRIs have also reported some pretty severe vertigo when popping their head into assist a patient while it was running. In the rat study, there wasn't too much of an effect in the 4 tesla magnets, but the stronger magnets definitely caused behavioral changes consistent with effects on the vestibular system. Don't know if it affects memory, but the vestibular system is pretty dramatically affected.
A cat scan, or computed tomography (CT) scan, is a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of the inside of the body.
The term "cat scan" is a shortened version of "computed axial tomography," which describes the way the images are taken in a cross-sectional manner, similar to how a cat moves when it curls up.
Cat scans are used in veterinary medicine to diagnose various health conditions in animals, including fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding. They can also be used to guide biopsies and plan surgeries.
Yes, dogs can undergo cat scans. While the procedure is most commonly used on humans, it can also be used on other animals, including dogs, to diagnose and treat health problems.
Like any medical procedure, there are potential risks with cat scans for dogs, including exposure to radiation. However, the benefits of accurate diagnosis and treatment often outweigh the risks. Your veterinarian will discuss the risks and benefits with you before performing a cat scan on your dog.