whether they can keep their drug patches on during X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, sonograms, etc
April 2009
People may ask whether they can keep their drug patches on during X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, sonograms, etc.
Patches can lead to burns during an MRI.
Some patch adhesives contain aluminum or other metals that can conduct electricity during an MRI...and lead to second-degree burns.
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