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MRI Scan Patient Preparation
Unlike a CT scan, when having an MRI examination, there is no preparation or dietary/NPO requirements.
Special Nursing Considerations
Patients cannot have halter monitors, telemetry units, nerve stimulation units or a IV pump in the magnet room
Clothing Requirements
No metal can enter the exam room, clothing with metal snaps or pins should not be worn. Jewelry, watches, rings etc
should be left in a locker. Hairpins and dentures, should also be removed and left in a locker or outside the exam room
Heavy facial makeup should not be worn as it may create artifacts on the image.
Labs
Labs are not required unless you have a history of impaired kidney function. However, allergy history records are necessary for contrast studies.
Contraindication
If you have a heart pacemaker or pacing wires, cerebal aneurysm or Swan Ganz catheter you cannot have an MRI under any circumastances!
Pregnancy is a contraindication and will require patient consent for an MRI. All other history of metal fragments in the eye require
orbit screening x-rays prior to your MRI. All other history of implants or surgery must be indicated to the technologist. The make
and model of implants may be necessary (i.e. ear imlants, heart valve replacements).
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