Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an outpatient imaging procedure that produces detailed views of internal structures, including soft tissues. MRI helps doctors check for abnormalities and diagnose injuries and conditions. MRI is a painless procedure that simply requires that patients remain still while the images are taken.
Preparation
You will need to remove metal objects from your body, such as jewelry, watches, pens, eyeglasses, pocket knives, and removable dental ware. Tell the staff if you have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, surgical hardware, breast tissue expander. People with heart pacemakers should not have MRIs. Let the staff knock if you have claustrophobia, a fear of small confined spaces. You may receive a sedative prior to the procedure to help you relax. You will receive specific preparation instructions when you schedule your appointment.
Procedure
You will lie on a narrow table, and the technician will position your body. Small devices, call coils, may be placed by your body to enhance the images. You may also receive contrast dye that is administered through an IV line.
Once you are positioned, the technician will step back into the control room. You will be able to communicate with the technician via a microphone at all times. The table will slide into the MRI machine. You will be asked to remain motionless while the images are taken. MRI is a painless procedure.
The MRI machine will make a loud thumping or humming noise when is use. You may receive earplugs or headphones to wear. The length of the test depends on the area being studied and the specifics of the examination. MRIs can take from as little as ten minutes to one hour.
A radiology technician may perform your test, but is not qualified to diagnose or discuss your condition or results with you. A radiologist or your doctor will review the results with you.
Preparation
You will need to remove metal objects from your body, such as jewelry, watches, pens, eyeglasses, pocket knives, and removable dental ware. Tell the staff if you have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, surgical hardware, breast tissue expander. People with heart pacemakers should not have MRIs. Let the staff knock if you have claustrophobia, a fear of small confined spaces. You may receive a sedative prior to the procedure to help you relax. You will receive specific preparation instructions when you schedule your appointment.
Procedure
You will lie on a narrow table, and the technician will position your body. Small devices, call coils, may be placed by your body to enhance the images. You may also receive contrast dye that is administered through an IV line.
Once you are positioned, the technician will step back into the control room. You will be able to communicate with the technician via a microphone at all times. The table will slide into the MRI machine. You will be asked to remain motionless while the images are taken. MRI is a painless procedure.
The MRI machine will make a loud thumping or humming noise when is use. You may receive earplugs or headphones to wear. The length of the test depends on the area being studied and the specifics of the examination. MRIs can take from as little as ten minutes to one hour.
A radiology technician may perform your test, but is not qualified to diagnose or discuss your condition or results with you. A radiologist or your doctor will review the results with you.
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