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Heatwave Cancels Hundreds of MRI Scans
30 Jun
Summary
- Record heatwave caused hospital trust to declare a critical incident.
- Cooling systems for MRI scanners were impacted by hot and humid weather.
- Over 360 outpatient appointments were cancelled due to the disruption.
During a record-breaking heatwave last week, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust declared a critical incident. Extreme hot and humid weather impacted the cooling systems necessary for the operation of MRI scanners.
This disruption resulted in the forced shutdown of the scanners, leading to the cancellation of at least 362 outpatient appointments. The trust confirmed that the critical incident has since concluded.
Steps are currently being taken to modify the hospital's equipment to safeguard against future occurrences of such disruptions caused by high temperatures.
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