Patient Screening and Preparation
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Condition for Scanning
The patient should be aware of the potential
9.
perceptible effects of undergoing MRI with an
SCS System, which are as follows: tugging
(moving) sensation in the IPG pocket, warming or
vibration of the device in the pocket, and sensation
of stimulation.
Refer to the "Risks and Potential
Interactions" section of this manual for additional
information.
Direct the patient to immediately notify the
MRI personnel if any of these effects become
uncomfortable or intolerable.
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Suggested Methods to Determine
Eligibility
N/A.