Prepare for your MRI
Duration:
From 20 to 60 minutes (approx.)
Type:
Magnetic field and radio waves
Prep:
Remove metal objects
Notes:
The scanner can be noisy
Prior to your scan
On arrival you will be asked a series of in-depth safety questions to make sure that it is safe for you to have your scan. It is important that these questions are answered correctly.
Before you enter the MRI room, you will be changed into a gown and asked to remove all metallic objects.
You will be positioned on the MRI table and some MRI coils will be placed around the part of the body to be imaged.
The table will then slide into the MRI scanner and the test will begin.
During the scan
The MRI can be noisy and you will be given headphones to help block out the noise. Our scanner has the ability to play music through the headphones, so you can bring some music with you to the MRI examination.
During the scan it is important to stay very still as MRI scans are very susceptible to motion.
Sometimes your scan may require an injection of gadolinium (contrast dye). Gadolinium is very safe and should not affect you once you leave the MRI department.
Note: MRI scan times are variable, our staff will let you know how long it will take at time of booking.
Advanced MRI at Garran Medical Imaging
We specialise in musculoskeletal, cardiological and neurological studies.
Find out how our advanced MRI can give you a more confident diagnosis.
What is MRI?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is an advanced imaging technique that combines a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce high-resolution images of soft tissues, such as organs and muscles, that don’t appear on X-rays.
What are MRI scans for?
At Garran Medical Imaging, we perform an extensive range of routine and specialised MRI procedures.
We have extensive experience with all types of MRI scans. We specialise in musculoskeletal, cardiac, head and body MRI.
We push this technology to the limits of diagnosis to ensure the results are explicitly tailored to your particular requirements.
What are the benefits of an advanced MRI scanner?
At GMI, we use a 3 Tesla MRI scanner.
That is double the field strength of a standard MRI scanner, which increases image clarity and resolution and provides a more confident diagnosis.
Tesla is the unit of measurement that quantifies the strength of the magnet. Many MRI scanners are only 1.5 Tesla.
A stronger magnetic field has many benefits, including:
- Increased image clarity and resolution.
- Shorter patient scan times.
- Less claustrophobic because of the large 70 cm opening
What equipment do you use?
Garran Medical Imaging uses the latest state-of-the-art Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3T (3 Tesla) Scanner. See our scanner below. This machine provides accurate and consistent images and has a large 70cm open bore, making the procedure less claustrophobic.
Can MRI be used for specialised procedures?
We utilise advanced diagnostic tools, such as whole body diffusion imaging, which involves no ionising radiation and is proven to be less expensive and time consuming than PET and bone scans. It is an excellent tool in both diagnosis and assessment of treatment response.
Still have questions?
If you’d like to know more about your procedure, please call us on 02 6225 7070 or send us a message.
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