MRI uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce these images. The MRI examination poses no risk to the average patient if appropriate safety guidelines are followed. Disconnected medication pumps Vena cava filters Brain shunt tubes for hydrocephalus Some conditions may make an MRI examination inadvisable. Allow two hours for your MRI exam.
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During the Exam You may be asked to wear a hospital gown during the MRI scan. As the MRI scan begins, you will hear the equipment making a muffled thumping sound that will last for several minutes. Other than the sound, you should experience no unusual sensations during the scanning. Certain MRI exams require an injection of a contrast material. This helps identify certain anatomic structures on the scan images.