A MRI coil is placed around the part of the body to be scanned. This acts as an antenna directing the magnetic energy to that area. You will be asked to lie still for the duration of the scan approximately 30-45 minutes. You will hear the faint knocking sound while the system is scanning. You will hear a faint knocking sound during the scan.
Earplugs are available.
We provide an assortment of music to help you relax. There is a two-way intercom providing communication between you and the technologist. Advise the technologist of any pacemaker, or other implanted devices in your body. Also make the technologist aware of any previous surgeries, including heart surgery for pacemaker or other implanted devices, brain surgery for aneurysm clips, back surgery, cochlear implants, pregnancy, history of working with metal, or in the metal trades. Our policy is to have a preliminary report faxed to your doctor as soon as the radiologist reads your film, usually the same day.