: To dampen the rhythmic acoustic noise of the gradient coils.
As they prepare to enter Zone 4 (the magnet room), Sarah performs a final screening. She notices a small metallic nose bridge in David’s face mask. This is a vital catch—thermal burns from conductive materials like metal in masks or even "invisible" silver fibers in athletic wear are the most common adverse events in MRI. She quickly swaps his mask for a safe, non-metallic version. The Scan: Physics in Motion MRI in Practice
A narrative review of current and emerging MRI safety issues : To dampen the rhythmic acoustic noise of