HOW IT IS DONE ?
Before taking the patient in for the MR exam MRI staff will ask whether you have a prosthetic hip, heart pacemakers, intrauterine device, or any metal plates, pins, screws, or surgical staples in your body because the strong magnetic field used for MRI will pull on any ferromagnetic metal object implanted in the body. In most cases surgical staples, plates, pins & screws pose no risk during MRI if they have been in place for more than 4-6 weeks. Tooth fillings usually are not affected by the magnetic field.

Patient is asked to change into a gown before the examination & placed on a sliding table & positioned comfortably for the MRI examination. Patient is asked not to move during the actual imaging process, but between sequences some movement is allowed. Patients are generally required to remain still for only a few seconds to a few minutes at a time. The patient is able to ommunicate with the radiologist or technician at any time using an intercom.

Depending on the part of the body being examined, a contrast agent may be used into a vein to enhance the visibility of certain tissues or blood vessels. When the exam is over the patient is asked to wait until the images are examined to determine if more images are needed.

HOW IT IS DONE ?
You can directly call the MRI section or reception of the department for the appointment & special instructions.