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[General anesthesia for magnetic resonance. Experience on 100 cases]
M Gemma1, M Bricchi, C Ferrazza
1Divisione Neuroanestesia e Neuorianimazione, Istituto Neurologico C. Besta, Milano.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|July 1, 1992
Summary
General anesthesia is safe for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) who require assistance with immobility or breathing. Specialized equipment ensures patient safety during these crucial diagnostic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Anesthesiology
Context:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a vital non-invasive diagnostic tool.
- Increasing use of MRI necessitates general anesthesia for patients with immobility or breathing issues.
- Neurological conditions and young age are common reasons for anesthesia during MRI.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and feasibility of administering general anesthesia during MRI procedures.
- To describe anesthetic techniques and equipment used in patients undergoing MRI.
- To assess the outcomes of anesthesia in 100 patients requiring MRI.
Summary:
- 100 patients received general anesthesia (86 intravenous, 14 inhalation) for MRI due to neurological problems or young age.
- Anesthesia and monitoring devices were either ferromagnetic-free or placed outside the magnetic field using long connectors.
- Specific ventilators (ARM-S88 for adults, Draeger-Babylog for pediatrics) were utilized.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the safety of intravenous and inhalation anesthesia during MRI in specific patient populations.
- Highlights the importance of specialized, MRI-compatible equipment for patient safety.
- Supports the continued use of MRI in patients who cannot tolerate the procedure without anesthesia.