Who needs sedation prior to an imaging exam (MRI, CT or PET scan)?
Infants and children often need sedation prior to imaging due to an inability to be still for more than a few moments, affecting the quality of the scan. Adult patients who are unable to tolerate diagnostic imaging due to uncomfortable feelings of confinement, pain or uncontrollable tremors have several options including oral valium, Open MRI or conscious sedation. Talk with your physician to see if one of these options is right for you.
