Can someone be in the room with you during an MRI?

Can I bring someone into the room with me? Yes, though every person must be screened and cleared to enter the room. All metal must be removed from the body including hairpins, watches, jewelry, keys, and coins.

When a person has an MRI What precaution must be taken?

In general, in preparation for the MRI examination, you will be required to wear earplugs or headphones to protect your hearing because many scanning procedures produce loud noises. These loud noises are normal and should not worry you.

What happens if patient moves during MRI?

If you move, the MRI scan pictures may not be clear. Your primary care physician may order you a mild sedative if you are claustrophobic (afraid of closed spaces), have a hard time staying still, or have chronic pain. You will hear very loud banging noises during the series of scans.

Who is allowed in MRI suite?

The MRI magnet is ALWAYS on. This means no person is allowed to enter the MRI scan room without clearance and permission from a certified technologist. Metallic objects (such as fingernail clippers, pocket knives and even pens) can lead to serious bodily injury if brought within the magnetic field.

What should I do the night before my MRI?

Before an MRI exam, eat normally and continue to take your usual medications, unless otherwise instructed. You will typically be asked to change into a gown and to remove things that might affect the magnetic imaging, such as: Jewelry. Hairpins.

Will an MRI damage a cell phone?

Certain smartphones and smart watches can be affected by the helium used in an MRI scanner. A liquid helium leak caused devices to malfunction during an MRI installation.

What happens if you move too much during an MRI?

Too much movement can cause artifacts – artificial observations introduced during the scanning process. The percentage of MRI scans that need to be redone may be even higher for young children and individuals with disabilities. A comparison of motion corrected (top) and uncorrected (bottom) brain scans.

Can you move a little bit during an MRI?

For most MRIs, you may reposition your arms or scratch your face or body in between image acquisition (when the knocking has stopped). However, it is important that you refrain from moving the body part that’s being imaged until the end of the exam.

What is not allowed in a MRI room?

Certain items must not be kept in the MRI room — monitors, stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks and IV pumps should not be kept in the MRI room; however, there are MRI-compatible versions of this equipment available. This special type of equipment should always be available in the MRI room.