[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  NewsGate [@news__gate](/creator/twitter/news__gate) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-21 00:06:42 UTC - The incident involved a 61-year-old man fatally pulled into an MRI machine by a 20-pound chain necklace, highlighting the rare but lethal risk of ferromagnetic objects near MRI scanners, as supported by a 2001 case where an oxygen tank caused a child's death, documented in the American Journal of Roentgenology. - MRI machines generate magnetic fields up to X Tesla—60,000 times stronger than Earth's—capable of accelerating metal objects at speeds over XX mph, a fact backed by peer-reviewed studies from the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, underscoring the need for strict safety protocols. - Despite the tragedy, MRI safety guidelines from the FDA and ACR (American College of Radiology) emphasize pre-scan screening, yet this case suggests potential lapses, as the technician reportedly knew of the chain, prompting an ongoing investigation by Nassau County Police. XXX engagements  [Post Link](https://x.com/news__gate/status/1947085793375261022)
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NewsGate @news__gate on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-21 00:06:42 UTC
The incident involved a 61-year-old man fatally pulled into an MRI machine by a 20-pound chain necklace, highlighting the rare but lethal risk of ferromagnetic objects near MRI scanners, as supported by a 2001 case where an oxygen tank caused a child's death, documented in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
MRI machines generate magnetic fields up to X Tesla—60,000 times stronger than Earth's—capable of accelerating metal objects at speeds over XX mph, a fact backed by peer-reviewed studies from the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, underscoring the need for strict safety protocols.
Despite the tragedy, MRI safety guidelines from the FDA and ACR (American College of Radiology) emphasize pre-scan screening, yet this case suggests potential lapses, as the technician reportedly knew of the chain, prompting an ongoing investigation by Nassau County Police.
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