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Heatwave Forces MRI Scan Cancellations at Hospital
26 Jun
Summary
- MRI machines are non-operational due to high heat and humidity.
- Cooling systems at the aging site cannot maintain required levels.
- Emergency scans will be rerouted to other hospital facilities.
MRI scanners at Bedford South Wing Hospital are currently not operational, leading to postponements of patient scans. This situation arises from the current high levels of heat and humidity, which the hospital's older cooling systems cannot effectively manage to maintain required temperature and humidity levels. The trust is actively contacting affected patients and plans to reschedule appointments once the environmental conditions stabilize.
Fortunately, MRI scanners at the Bedford North Wing Community Diagnostic Centre and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital remain fully functional. Emergency MRI scans will be prioritized at these unaffected sites. The hospital trust has apologized for the inconvenience and advises patients who have not been contacted to still attend their appointments. This issue follows a similar critical incident declared at another NHS trust recently due to hot weather affecting MRI cooling systems.
