A hospital said some of its MRI scanners were “not operational” due to the current high level of heat and humidity.<\/p>\n
Scans at Bedford South Wing Hospital are being postponed as the MRI machines cannot be safely operated, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson added: “This is as a result of the older cooling systems at our aging site not being able to achieve the required temperature and humidity levels.”<\/p>\n
The trust is contacting patients affected by the delays and said it would reschedule appointments as soon as “the situation stabilises”.<\/p>\n
“Our scanners at the Bedford North Wing Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and our Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) sites are unaffected and remain fully operational,” the trust said.<\/p>\n
It apologised to everyone affected, and said any emergency MRI scans would be carried out at the CDC or L&D sites.<\/p>\n
“If you have not been contacted then please continue to attend your appointment,” the trust added.<\/p>\n