Does CT use X-Rays?
Yes, a thin x-ray beam rotates around the patient. Small detectors measure the amount of x-rays that make it through the patient or particular area of interest. back to top ^ Does Salt Creek have an Open MRI? Answer: Yes, we have a High Field Open MRI, Hitachi Altaire 0.7 Tesla back to top ^ Are there situations that will prevent me from being scanned? Answer: Some patients with metal implants cannot be safely scanned in the MR environment. People with pacemakers, aneurysm clips, especially in the brain; and neurostimulators generally cannot be scanned. Anyone with surgical pins, shrapnel, plates or other type of metal implants should notify the technologist. You will be required to provide a health history when you arrive for your exam explaining any metallic implants you may have. A doctor will determine of a particular metal implant is approved to be in an MRI environment.
