A possible patient reaction to rapid venting of the supercooled liquid gases in a superconductive magnet into the examination room would be:

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Rapid venting of supercooled liquid gases can displace the oxygen in a confined space, causing asphyxiation. This can lead to hypoxia, which may cause dizziness, confusion, loss of consciousness, and even death if not treated promptly. Tachycardia and bradycardia are unlikely to occur in this scenario, and embolus (blockage of a blood vessel by an air bubble, blood clot, or fat deposit) is also less likely.

A Possible Patient Reaction to Rapid Venting of the Supercooled