BMJ Quality & Safety 2019;28:853-858, 19 September 2019
- MRI scanning for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) requires some additional steps to be taken both prior to imaging and on attendance.
- A one stop service model [Barts Hospital NHS Trust, London] whereby CIEDs could be reprogrammed and scans acquired at a single location on a single visit is described, including workforce impact, and development of a standard booking protocol. No additional equipment or other fixed costs were needed. After 2 years, scan volume was over 20 times the national average with a lower waiting time, and while maintaining total departmental activity.
