CDI Miami | Monday March 11, 2019

Things You Should Avoid While Going For An MRI

Things You Should Avoid While Going For An MRI

Due to the use of strong magnetic field in an MRI, certain health conditions stop you from getting the exam done. One should always tell your health condition to the technologist while scheduling an appointment for the MRI Miami beach. The radiology staff will tell, whether you can have the MRI exam or not in this condition and modify the test according to your specific condition.
 
Do Not Wear Metal In Your Body
 
The strong magnetic field will pick up anything made of metal in your body, even those fibers in your clothing. If you’ve artificial heart valves or pacemakers, tell your technologist before MRI. Do tell your radiologist if you have any cochlear implants, hearing implants, metallic implants, shrapnel or bullet wounds in your body. Take care if there is any vascular stent or stent graft, as the strong magnetic field can harm your body. You should tell your doctor in case you have any metal crowns, dental implants or history of working with any kind of metal.
 
In such scenarios, the doctor gives the best and safest way of treatment or amends the exam that fits your situation.
 
The person undergoing the exam should leave all the accessories at home including purse or wallet having metal wires, coins, keys, and other metal objects should be either deposited at the counter before the exam or left at home. Even if you leave these metal items at home, your technician will ask you to remove your metal jewelry, watches and rings, outside of the exam room for safe commencement of the MRI at center for diagnostic imaging Miami. One should also avoid bringing hairpins, eyeglasses, belts or belt buckles, credit cards with magnetic strips, cell phones and any electronic gadgets to the diagnostic center.
 
Why Metal Is Prohibited During The Exam?
 
It is always recommended to pad the body parts to prevent any touching which may cause any damages. During an MRI Miami, if there is any skin-on-skin contact point, then a closed circuit is created which produces a thermal effect and causes second-degree burns in some cases.
 
It is suggested to not wear any makeup during the exam as it contains some traces of metal. Metal is almost found in every mineral makeup items i.e. blush, eye shadows, foundation, lipstick and nail polish. It is advised to go for the appointment fresh-faced to be on the safer side. People having a tattoo should tell the radiologist before, as certain inks can interact with MRI to be careful about the risks involved. So it’s particularly vital to tell your radiologist regarding any implants and tattoo to be far from any danger.