{"id":470,"date":"2015-09-03T16:56:49","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T16:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/?p=470"},"modified":"2022-06-13T08:57:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T13:57:50","slug":"the-4-most-common-questions-about-mri-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/blog\/the-4-most-common-questions-about-mri-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Most Common Questions About MRI Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have questions about your upcoming MRI, you aren\u2019t alone. Most patients walk into their MRI appointment with at least a few questions in mind. MRI technologists not only run scans all day long, they also provide a lot of answers. If you ask those technologists, they\u2019ll quickly tell you about what they hear the most. Here are the top four patient worries \u2026 plus the answers:<\/p>\n<h3>Question #1: Am I getting a dose of radiation from my MRI?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"component_2369\" class=\"richtext\">\n<p>Patients are often confused about whether or not an MRI involves a dangerous dose of radiation. Without getting too technical and deep into the science, the short answer is: No. (Here\u2019s a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Radiation-EmittingProducts\/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures\/MedicalImaging\/MRI\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the FDA<\/a> if you do want to dig in.) MRI=Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Unlike a CT scan \u2013 which gives you a radiation dose \u2013 the MRI machine\u2019s radio waves and magnetic fields are producing the images of the inside of your body. Here\u2019s the official word from the FDA:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMRI does not use ionizing radiation (high-energy radiation that can potentially\u00a0cause damage to DNA, like the X-rays used CT scans). There are no known\u00a0harmful side-effects associated with temporary exposure to the strong magnetic\u00a0field used by MRI scanners.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0-FDA.gov<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Question #2: What about metal and my MRI?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll be reminded multiple times before your MRI exam about metal. Because of the magnets involved in the imaging, metal is a no-go inside the exam room. Many patients hear that, but don\u2019t fully understand what it means. Should I be worried about the fillings in my teeth? What about that wheelchair parked over there in the corner?<\/p>\n<div id=\"component_2372\" class=\"richtext\">\n<p>Because certain metals will attract to the magnet, when you go through your pre-exam screening, make sure to report any:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pacemakers<\/li>\n<li>Implantable cardioverter defibrillator&#8217;s (ICD&#8217;s)<\/li>\n<li>Cochlear ear implants<\/li>\n<li>Aneurysm clips<\/li>\n<li>Metal implants<\/li>\n<li>Body piercing<\/li>\n<li>Tattoos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And don\u2019t plan on taking metal objects into the scan room. Things like jewelry, watches, credit or bankcards, hairpins, clips or barrettes, wigs, hearing aids, beepers, keys or key chains, and loose pocket change need to be left at home or in a locker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Question #3: What\u2019s up with all that noise from the MRI machine?<\/h3>\n<p>From a jackhammer to a submarine, patients come up with very creative ways to describe the loud noises you hear during an MRI. While all that racket may be distracting, it doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s anything wrong with your exam, explains RAYUS Technologist Derek Cicchetti.<\/p>\n<div id=\"component_2378\" class=\"richtext\">\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard it before, here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Aj2QspPf7s\">more than 33 minutes<\/a> of an MRI for your listening pleasure. Be prepared, the noises the machine makes through your exam will change. And to protect your hearing, you\u2019ll get both earplugs and a headset for music \u2013 which also allows the Technologist to talk to you throughout your exam. While some people are bothered by the noise, Derek says it\u2019s not uncommon for others to find the rhythmic noise relaxing. Some people even fall asleep!<\/p>\n<p>Remember, when it comes to your health, any question is a good question. Our team is here to help you get the best care possible. So before, during or after your exam, please ask whatever is on your mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have questions about your upcoming MRI, you aren\u2019t alone. Most patients walk into their MRI appointment with at least a few questions in mind. MRI technologists not only run scans all day long, they also provide a lot of answers. 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