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Open MRI scanners have a wide, non-constricting
space. Our advanced open MRI technology provides the quality of a high
field MRI with the comfort of an open MRI system. This MRI is perfectly
suitable for all patients and not just patients who are severely claustrophobic
or large.
An open MRI scan takes approximately 45-60 minutes. The technologist
will help you lie down on a cushioned table and an imaging device
called a "coil" will be placed around the area of the body
being scanned. When you are comfortably positioned, the table will
move into the magnet opening. As the exam proceeds, you will hear
a muffled thumping sound for several minutes at a time as the images
are taken. It is important to lie as still as possible during this
part of the exam. The resulting images will be reviewed and interpreted
by a radiologist and a report will be sent to your doctor.
Because of the magnetic field, remove any metallic objects such
as jewelry, watches, and hairpins. Inform the technologist of prior
surgeries or metal implants such as pacemakers or aneurysm clips.
NOTE : Please notify a member of CAI's Staff if there is pregnant!
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Asked Questions: |
Q: Is the scanner a tube?
A: No. The open MRI scanner has a wide, non-constricting space.
Q: Will my head be out of the scanner?
A: The area of the body being scanned will be in the center of
the scanner. For some procedures-with the exception of the head,
neck, or shoulder areas-your head will remain outside the
scanner.
Q: Is there any risk?
A: MRI is very safe. There are no known health risks associated
with the magnetic field or the radio waves used by the machine,
nor have any side effects been reported. Patients with a pacemaker
or certain types of aneurysm clips should not have an MRI. |
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