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Division of Diagnostics - Exam Prep
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an MRI you may follow your normal daily routine. You may eat, drink and take any
medications that you normally use unless instructed by a Division of Diagnostics
staff member. Most scans do not require any diet restrictions. Please do
not wear any eye makeup for a head scan because it might contain metallic particles
that could degrade the images. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not
have metal zippers, snaps or clasps. This will allow you to stay in your own clothes. You can listen to your preferred music on the radio during your scan or you may also bring your favorite CD to play! While MR is a safe diagnostic tool, a powerful magnet is used. The magnet will attract metal objects if they are taken into the scan room. You will be asked to remove jewelry as well as any other any metal objects. A locker will be provided to put these things in. ATM and credit cards should also be placed in the locker as the MRI scanner will erase their magnetic codes. We also need to be aware of certain conditions. Please tell your physician or contact the center prior to your examination if you have any of the following: |
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| Do you have any history of kidney disease,
failure, transplant, or dialysis? Have you ever been a metal worker or had metal in the eye? You may need to have an X-ray of your head before undergoing an MRI. This will check to see if there are any tiny slivers of metal in your eyes, which could move during the MRI and possibly damage your eye. Are you pregnant or breast-feeding? If you are pregnant please tell the technologist prior to the scan. The effects of a magnetic field on a fetus are still not well known. Your doctor may recommend postponing the exam or choose an alternative exam. |
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remember to bring the following items to your appointment! -Any previous radiology test images/reports of the body part being examined (xrays, CT/MRI/Nuclear scans, or ultrasounds)-Any information cards relating to any metal implants -Your insurance card(s) |
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