What is the best practice for confirming the safety of a patient with aneurysm clips?

Verifying the clip's MR status is crucial because not all aneurysm clips are compatible with MRI. Some clips can be ferromagnetic, potentially leading to movement or distortion of the clip and posing serious risks to the patient. Therefore, obtaining detailed information about the specific type of clip—including the manufacturer and model—is vital to ensure it is safe for MRI procedures. This information allows the healthcare team to assess the risk before proceeding with imaging.

While assessing general health, administering a safe MRI, and reviewing clinical guidelines are important components of patient safety and management, they do not specifically address whether the aneurysm clip poses any hazards during the MRI. The verification of the clip’s MR status directly influences patient safety in the MRI environment and is a key responsibility of the Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer.