The table will slowly move into the tunnel portion of the scanner until it is over the part of your body to be scanned. Even though the tunnel looks narrow, it is large enough to lie inside. The magnet will not touch or hurt you. Expect to hear loud sounds such as thumping, knocking, beeping and clicking which come from the magnet. These sounds are normal You must lie very still for about one hour.
Movement can cause the pictures to be blurred.
Some straps may be placed over you to remind you to hold still. Although you are in the room by yourself, you are never alone. The technologist is behind a window watching and listening to see if you have any questions or needs. Once the scan is finished you will be moved out of the tunnel and helped down from the table. You may feel dizzy when you first sit up.