Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by metal necklace he was wearing

A man has died after getting sucked into an MRI machine The accident occurred on July at the Nassau Open MRI in Westbury New York according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island Officers responded to a call at around p m at the MRI center which provides diagnostic radiology services ARE FULL-BODY SCANS WORTH THE MONEY DOCTORS SHARE WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Upon arrival officers were informed that a male entered an unauthorized Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI room while the scan was in progress the release stated The male victim was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck causing him to be drawn into the machine which resulted in a health episode The man was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day on July The assessment is ongoing according to the police department Nassau Open MRI states on its website that anything metallic should be removed prior to an MRI including hearing aids partial plates dentures jewelry and hair pins CANCER SCREENINGS HERE ARE TYPES AND CRITICAL INFORMATION TO KNOW ABOUT EACHOn a web page detailing the benefits and risks of MRIs the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA notes that the strong static magnetic field will attract magnetic objects from small items such as keys and cell phones to large heavy items such as oxygen tanks and floor buffers and may cause damage to the scanner or injury to the recipient or health professionals if those objects become projectiles Careful screening of people and objects entering the MR habitat is critical to ensure nothing enters the magnet area that may become a projectile For patients with magnetic implants external devices and accessory biological devices there is the pitfall that the MRI will pull on magnetic materials and cause unwanted movement of the device the same source cautions The FDA also notes that adverse events related to MRI scans are very rare Out of millions of MRI scans in the U S each year the agency receives around reports of adverse events primarily burns and other thermal injuries CANCER TYPES WHERE SCREENINGS SAVE THE THE MAJORITY LIVES Other published problems include injuries from projectile events objects being drawn toward the MRI scanner crushed and pinched fingers from the sufferer table person falls and hearing loss or a ringing in the ear tinnitus the FDA states The MRI is a machine that uses a large magnet to produce very intricate pictures of the human body according to Kenneth J Perry M D an crisis medicine attending physician in Charleston South Carolina This can be very helpful in capturing images of specific parts of the body he disclosed such as the spinal cord brain or pregnant abdomen Unlike other imaging modalities such as X-ray or CT scan it does not use radiation which means it is safe for children as well as pregnant women Perry narrated Fox News Digital The only major issue with an MRI machine the healthcare provider cautioned is that the magnetic function is never off This means that when approaching an MRI machine it is impossible to be near it with anything magnetic without having that piece of clothing or device get pulled into the device Perry stated This is different from a CT scanner which is only causing radiation at the time that it is on obtaining imaging The best way to prevent these types of accidents is to have a robust MRI protocol in place Perry advised Greater part hospitals will have different zones built into the MRI process Within each zone there is a discussion about which devices or pieces of clothing are safe for the MRI the physician noted In the actual machine area there should be no magnetic material on the patients Adhering to these very significant protocols will be very helpful in preventing major issues Perry explained It is best to discuss with the care gang in advance about any prospective concerns related to MRI safety such as implanted devices the healthcare provider disclosed For more Healthcare articles visit www foxnews com healthcare In the end MRI is a very safe imaging modality that can give very helpful and essential information to physicians to help take better care of patients Perry added Fox News Digital reached out to Nassau Open MRI requesting comment