Jonathan Ashmore

Generic implant safety procedures for assessing patients with implants prior to MRI scanning: results from a UK-wide survey

While MRI is generally very safe, undergoing an MRI scan can present multiple risks to patients with certain implants. Given that between a quarter and a third of patients who present for their MRI scan will have an implant, assessing patient suitability for MRI and managing this risk can pose a significant challenge. Ideally the […]

John McLean, Sarah Prescott, Jonathan Ashmore

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; University Hospitals of North Midlands; NHS Highland

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Preparing paediatric patients for MRI with virtual reality

Methods to prepare children for MRI have been investigated for decades and outcomes have shown appropriate preparation can reduce patient anxiety and the need for general anaesthetic (GA). For example, one study found that 40% fewer children required GA when preparation was used. Numerous methods have been applied to prepare children including mock scanners, play […]

Dr Jonathan Ashmore, Regina Cremin, Kirstie Still, Dr Cormac McGrath, Nina Mellor, Laura McShane, Anna Symons

NHS Highland, Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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