| Q |
|
Will
it hurt? |
| A |
|
MRI
is a painless procedure. |
| Q |
|
How
long will the exam take? |
| A |
|
The
exam will take between fifteen minutes and one hour from the
time you lie on the table. |
| Q |
|
How
will I learn the results? |
| A |
|
After
receiving the results of your MRI, your physician will discuss
the findings with you. |
| Q |
|
Can
I take my prescribed medication? |
| A |
|
Those
having MRCP exams to check for stones in the common bile duct,
and people who need sedation/pain management are the only patients
that will have special instructions on diet/medication restrictions.
All other patients should eat, drink and take prescribed medication
as normal. MRCP patients are to have nothing to eat or drink
4 hours prior to exam time. These patients should continue to
take their prescribed medication however with a small sip of
water. Patients who are scheduled for sedation and/or pain management
will be given special instructions at the time their appointment
is scheduled. |
| Q |
|
What
should I do to prepare? |
| A |
|
Wear
comfortable clothes, preferably without metal. Bring any
paperwork
given to you by your ordering physician. Bring any and all
pervious, pertinent x-rays, CT or MRI films. You should
plan on arriving
in the MRI department 30 minutes prior to your exam time. |
| Q |
|
What
if I am claustrophobic? |
| A |
|
You
should contact your ordering physician so they can make arrangements
prior to your MRI exam. |
| Q |
|
What
about the contrast used? |
| A |
|
Contrast
is used in the MRI department, Gadolinium, is nonionic extracellular
enhancing agent for MR use. It is generally administered by
intravenous injection. |
| Q |
|
How
will I feel after the exam? |
| A |
|
You
should feel perfectly normal and be able to resume your everyday
activities, unless you were sedated. Patients who take/receive
sedation will receive discharge instructions at the time of
their exam. |
