MRI History/Screening

WARNING: Certain implants, devices, or objects may be hazardous to you and/or may interfere with MR procedure (i.e., MRI, MR angiography).Do not enter the MR system room or MR environment if you have any question or concern regarding an implant, device, or object. Consult the MRI Technologist or Radiologist BEFORE entering the MR system room. The MR system magnet is ALWAYS on. Before entering the MRI environment or MRI system room, you must remove all metallic objects including hearing aids, dentures, partial plates, keys, beeper, cell phone, eyeglasses, hair pins, barrettes, jewelry, body piercing jewelry, watch, safety pins, paper clips, money clip, credit cards, bank cards, magnetic strip cards, coins, pens, pocket knife, nail clipper, tools, clothing with metal fasteners and clothing with metallic threads. Safety risks from Radiofrequency (RF) waves include potential tissue heating and burns. Alert the scanner operator immediately if warming occurs. Please note that some warming is normal but you should never be uncomfortable. Important Note: The noise generated by scanning may reach a level in the scan room and in the bore of the magnet that can result in temporary (and occasionally) permanent hearing loss. Any patient who undergoes an MRI, as well as anyone in Zone 4 during a Scan, MUST wear hearing protection. Your exam may be monitored for quality assurance.