Where Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging Performed?
MRI is available at Royal University Hospital (since1992) and Saskatoon City Hospital (since1999). Magnetic Resonance Imaging Bookings Requests for MRI information and/or services are accepted from specialists only. MRI Consultation Form (PDF) MRI Central Booking for both Royal University and Saskatoon City Hospitals: Phone: (306) 655-2412 Fax: (306) 655-2416 Email: mricentralbookings@saskatoonhealthregion.ca What Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging? The MRI at Royal University Hospital Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnets, radio waves and specialized computer software to produce images of the body. The system is capable of performing high-resolution neurological (brain and spinal cord) imaging, functional imaging, cardiac imaging, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), spectroscopy, breath-hold abdominal imaging, cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP) and much more. Patients undergoing MRI examination must lie very still on their back in a large cylinder for 30
