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Magnetic Resonance
Imaging |
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PROCEDURES/PREPS |
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| Instructions for
MRI (MAGNETIC Resonance Imaging) |
| Patient is to
arrive 30minutes prior to appointment to register. |
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| Contraindications:
In general, a MRI scan cannot be done if
you have implanted electronic devices (e.g. cardiac pacemaker, spinal cord
stimulator). |
| Let the MRI technologist
know if you have any metal implants or prosthetic devices. |
| MRI is generally not
recommended for pregnant women during the first trimester. |
If being in a small,
enclosed area makes you anxious, please talk to you physician. An oral
sedative may be prescribed.
An
oral sedative may be prescribed by your ordering doctor. If you
have taken this sedative, you will need someone to drive you home. |
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| Weight Limit 350-400lbs |
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| Patient Prep: |
| Wear comfortable clothes that have no
metal buttons, zippers, or snaps, or otherwise you will need to change into
a pair of scrubs or gown. |
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| For more information use the links
below. |
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MRI Head |
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MRI Abdomen/Pelvis |
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MRA |