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In general, MRI creates pictures that can show differences between healthy and unhealthy tissue. Doctors use MRI to examine the brain, spine, joints (i.e., knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankle), abdomen, pelvic region, breast, blood vessels, and other body parts.  \nMRI does not use radiation but requires specialized equipment that uses a powerful constant magnetic field and radiofrequency energy or radio waves and a computer to create pictures of internal body structures.  \nPreparation  \nPlease bring you medication list with you to your exam.  \nThere is no special preparation necessary for the MRI examination. There are no food or drink restrictions prior to the MRI exam. Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed.  \nMRI or MRA Kidneys, MRCP, Liver or Pelvis: Do not eat or drink anything four hours before the exam.  \nEnterography: Do not eat or drink anything twelve hours before the exam.  \nIf you are diabetic, please discuss this preparation as well as your diabetic medication with your doctor before the day of the test.  \nAll other exams: No preparation is required.  \nYou will not be allowed to wear anything metallic during the MRI exam, so it is best to leave watches, jewelry or anything made from metal at home.  \nIn order to prevent metallic objects from being attracted by the powerful magnet, certain exams will require the patient to wear a gown during the examination. Items that need tobe removed by patients prior to entering the MRI room include:  \n􀁸 Purse, wallet, money clip, credit cards, cards with magnetic strips  \n􀁸 Electronic devices such a beepers or cell phones  \n􀁸 Hearing aids  \n􀁸 Metal jewelry, watches  \n􀁸 Pens, paper clips, keys, coins  \n􀁸 Hair barrettes, hairpins  \n􀁸 Shoes, belt buckles, safety pins  \nBefore the MRI exam, the patient will be asked to fill out a screening form asking about any metal that may be implanted in the patient’s body.  \nCheck with the MRI technologist if you have any questions or concerns about any implanted object or health condition that could impact the MRI procedure at 369-7902. This is particularly important if you have undergone surgery involving the brain, ear, eye, heart, or blood vessels.  \nPatients who are claustrophobic may require sedation prior to the MRI exam. Please contact your physician and discuss the use of medication that can be taken after arriving for your MRI. Be aware that you must have someone drive you from the hospital if sedation is used.  \nImportant Note: If you are pregnant or think that you could be pregnant, you must notify your physician prior to the MRI procedure.  \nMRI exams are scheduled by calling 398-6794.  \nWhat Happens During the Test?  \nPatients should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time and register atthe outpatient registration desk which is located at the west end of the hospital, near the emergency department. After registering, patients are to go to MRI which is located on level B just off the emergency department elevators and to the left.  \nThe MRI examination is performed in a special room that contains the MRI scanner. You will be asked to lie down on a padded table. The table will be raised and slides into the scanner. Patients are required to wear ear plugs or headphones to protect their hearing from the loud knocking noises that the scanner produces to create the images.  \nFor some MRI exams, an IV dye or contrast called gadolinium may be injected into a vein to better define the area being imaged. Unlike IV dye or contrast that is used in x-ray studies, the MRI contrast does not contain iodine and therefore rarely causes allergic reactions or other problems.  \nThe most important thing for the patient to do is relax and lie still. 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