What happens during an MRI Scan?
An MRI is accomplished in a private room, similar to CT. While undergoing an MRI, you are also lying on a padded table. The table slides into a large and somewhat longer doughnut. You will hear a rhythmic tapping sound during image acquisition sessions of 2 to 5 minutes. The tapping sound is made by smaller magnets rapidly being turned on and off. During an MRI scan, harmless, invisible and painless radio waves are being transmitted through the opening of the magnet. Your body, in response, actually emits faint radio wave signals. It is the collection of these radio waves, picked-up by antennas contained inside the magnet bore, which ultimately compose the details of your MRI pictures. You will be provided ear plugs if desired and a friend or family member may sit in the room at your side. Our MRI suite is configured with six large panoramic windows. Music is provided (via ear phones) while you are in the magnet. You may wish to bring your favorite CD along on the day of your exam.
An MRI is accomplished in a private room, similar to CT. While undergoing an MRI, you are also lying on a padded table. The table slides into a large and somewhat longer doughnut. You will hear a rhythmic tapping sound during image acquisition sessions of 2 to 5 minutes. The tapping sound is made by smaller magnets rapidly being turned on and off. During an MRI scan, harmless, invisible and painless radio waves are being transmitted through the opening of the magnet. Your body, in response, actually emits faint radio wave signals. It is the collection of these radio waves, picked-up by antennas contained inside the magnet bore, that ultimately compose the details of your MRI pictures. You will be provided ear plugs if desired and a friend or family member may sit in the room at your side. Our MRI suite is configured with six large panoramic windows. Music is provided (via ear phones) while you are in the magnet. You may wish to bring your favorite CD along on the day of your exam.
You will be asked to lie down on the scanning table, usually on your back. We will make you comfortable with the aid of pillows, blankets and sponges. An MRI coil is placed around the part of the body to be scanned. This acts as an antenna directing the magnetic energy to that area. You will be asked to lie still for the duration of the scan approximately 30 minutes. You will hear the faint knocking sound while the system is scanning.
Upon your arrival at Shields MRI, you will be welcomed by a friendly, knowledgeable, patient advocate who will obtain insurance information and answer any questions you may have. Please plan on arriving at least one half hour before your scheduled appointment time. This is followed by a brief interview with an MRI technologist, who will discuss the procedure with you and confirm that you have no metal implants or other conditions that could interfere with the scan. After discussing the exam with your technologist, you’ll recline comfortably on a cushioned table and your exam will begin. Depending on what information your doctor needs, your MRI scan may require the use of an intravenously injected contrast, which will assist in visualizing certain structures in your body. If prescribed, this contrast will be administered by a specially trained Shields technologist. You will be in constant communication with your technologist throughout the entire exam. As the MRI scanner calibrates to o
Upon your arrival at Far Hills High-Field Open MRI, you will be welcomed by a friendly, knowledgeable, medical secretary who will confirm your insurance information, obtain other necessary information and answer any questions you may have. Please plan on arriving at least one half hour before your scheduled appointment time. This is followed by a brief interview with a MRI technologist, who will discuss the procedure with you and confirm that you have no metal implants or other conditions that could interfere with the scan. After discussing the exam with your technologist, you will be lead to the table, positioned appropriately and exam will begin. Depending on what information your doctor needs, your MRI scan may require the use of an intravenously injected contrast, which will assist in visualizing certain structures in your body. If prescribed, a specially trained Far Hills High-Field Open technologist or an onsite physician will administer this contrast. You will be in constant com
