Your MRI exam will be given in a special room designed to prevent outside radio waves from interfering with the test. Because the test is harmless, a family member may be in the room with the patient during the test. Specially trained staff will observe you and can communicate with you through an intercom system in the machine. During the examination, the patient lies inside the magnet, and a magnetic field is applied to the patient's body. You need only to relax and try to remain as still as possible during the entire exam.
Most people find the specially designed examination table extremely comfortable.
You will feel nothing unusual during the exam. But these sounds are normal and are not harmful to the patient. The exam will usually take around 30 to 60 minutes. Then a private changing room is provided to change into a patient gown, if needed. You will be asked to remove any dentures, jewelry, watches, wallets, glasses and other accessories.