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MRI Safety Cochlear Implant — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModerateAnaesthetic Equipment & SafetyMRI Safety Cochlear ImplantFRCA Final

MRI safety classification of a cochlear implant?

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Correct answer: D — MR Conditional — proceed under specific conditions

Cochlear implants typically MR Conditional (specific conditions: field strength, SAR, positioning, external component management). Some older models MR Unsafe. MUST check specific model/manufacturer. Three categories: MR Safe, MR Conditional, MR Unsafe.

Reference: MHRA – 2023 – MRI safety guidelines