11/14/07

Preparation for your MRI

   Patients with pacemakers, neurostimulators or other implantable electronic metallic devices should never enter an MRI suite without first being cleared by the MRI technologist or radiologist in charge. If you have previously had any metal in—or removed from—your eyes, you must first undergo eye x-rays. You’ll also need to remove all metal, jewelry, snaps, zippers, pens, pocket knives, pagers, cell phones, guns, ammunition and the like. Anyone accompanying you into the suite must remove all loose metallic objects, as well as billfolds and purses.

   Patients undergoing MRI cholangiography of the bile ducts or gallbladder must go without food and drink (NPO) for 6 hours prior to their study.

   Any questions regarding MRI safety should be directed to the technologist or radiologist in charge for the day.

   Patients who are breastfeeding and whose procedure will require the ingestion of a contrast agent for their MRI exam will need to express milk before the exam, as the contrast agent will remain in the milk for 24 hours.

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