MRI

The Seimen's Viva open total body MRI scanner enables comfortable, patient friendly examination. It is the most open MRI scanner in the area.

The E-Scan MRI supplied by Lunar Corporation is an open array and is configured so that with apprehensive patients, someone can be with them. This MRI provides the highest quality images of all peripheral joints.

Magnets and Metal Don't Mix
When you first enter the MRI clinic, you must let your MR physician or technologist know if you have a pacemaker, surgical clips, a prosthesis, metal implants or any other metal objects in your body.

Some implants (e.g., a pacemaker) may be affected by an MRI examination. The clinic personnel will then determine whether or not you should proceed with the MRI examination.

Any metal materials that might be affected or attracted by the powerful magnet used for MRI imaging should be left at home or given to the MRI staff for safekeeping.

This list includes your watch, coins, keys, bobby pins, credit cards, pocket knives, etc.

You should also be certain that you are reasonably clean of metal flakes or slivers on your skin, as found in some eye make-up or as a result of working around metal finishing or grinding equipment.

This Seimens Open Unit is a 0.2 Tessla unit capable of all MRI exams.

Your MRI Exam
Your MRI exam is really quite simple. With the help of our MR technologist you will be positioned on a padded table. A small light apparatus called a coil will be placed around the part of you to be examined.

The coil allows us to use a much lower powered magnet and get even better pictures. You will have to lay still for about one hour. The machine is quiet; it is open on 3 sides,and only the part of you being examined is under the magnet. There is a large picture window between you and the technologist and you may speak freely to her/him. If necessary, someone can even be in the room with you while the test is being done. DO NOT bring electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, PDAs, or magnetic devices such as credit cards into the room with you. If brought NEAR the MAGNET, their MEMORY can be ERASED.

Let The Technologist Know
For your safety, let the technologist know about any of the following:
• Allergies
• Kidney problems
• Diabetes medication you take
• You're pregnant or think you may be
• You ate or drank before the test

For Your Comfort
• Relax and remain as still as you can.
• You may find focusing on what the technologist says will speed up the process.

Scan Tips
• Follow any diet instructions you were given to prepare for the test.
• Be prepared to provide information about your overall health and any allergies you have.

Dress Instructions
• Dress in comfortable clothing such as elastic pants
• Don't wear jeans
• Remove all jewelry prior to coming for your procedure. It has to be removed and this will prevent any chance of loss at our office.
• No Metal - Remember that under wire Bras have a metal under wire.