MRI - Information for your Safety
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe, non-invasive diagnostic examination performed without ionizing radiation.
Pictures are taken using a strong magnet, radio-waves and a computer.
To assure patient safety, advanced screening is important.
Absolute Contraindications to MRI
Cardiac Pacemakers
Internal Automatic Defibrillator Wires
Intra-orbital metallic fragments (Eyes)
Ferromagnetic brain aneurysm clips
Poppen-Blaylock carotid artery vascular clamps
Devices Requiring Additional Information. Please contact the center you will be scanned at.
(Operative Notes With Make, Model and Lot Number of Any Implanted Devices)
Neurostimulators
Breast Tissue Expanders and Implants
Insulin, Chemotherapy and Other Medication Pumps
Eye Prosthesis/Facial Prosthesis
Intracranial Brain Aneurysm Clips and AVM Clips
Magnetic Implants
Metallic Ear Implants
Metallic Embolization Device
Intravascular Coils, Filters and Stents
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts
Penile Implants
Metallic Shrapnel and/or Bullet Fragments
Operative notes and precise bullet type and location are helpful when available.
Pregnancy
MRI may be safely performed in pregnant patients when the examination is medically warranted and cannot be deferred until after delivery. When feasible, the MRI is scheduled after the first trimester. Contrast is not given to pregnant patients at our offices.
Please inform us of:
Foley catheters with temperature sensors
