In recent years, the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has extended into the operating theatre, especially in the field of neurosurgery. By providing real-time images during surgery, intra-operative MRI (iMRI) facilitates safer and more complete brain tumour resection. However, the iMRI environment poses additional challenges to the anaesthetist when managing intra-operative cardiovascular events. Through three case examples, this article will discuss the issues of cardiovascular resuscitation, cardiac pacing and cardiovascular monitoring in the iMRI environment.
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