MRI Preparation Instructions – All Other MRI Exams Preparations

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Patients MUST arrive 30 minutes before their appointment time. Patients arriving late may be rescheduled.
If this appointment is no longer needed, notify Central Bookings for cancellation or to reschedule.
Phone: 519-537-2381
Fax: 519-421-4238
Please be aware that this is a “Fragrance Free” facility.

PREPARATION
– Take medications as usual. Medication patches may need to be removed for MRI scan.
– All body piercings and jewelry should be removed before arriving. Wear comfortable clothing with no metal.
–If you have hearing aids, please wear them to the appointment. We will remove them before the scan.
– It may be necessary for the patient to remove their continuous glucose monitor (CGM) prior to entering the MRI environment for the examination to proceed safely. Please contact the MRI Department with any questions.
– Insulin pumps and certain CGM can be damaged by magnetic fields. Insulin pumps must be removed immediately prior to your test. Insulin pumps may be restarted following the test. If we need to remove your CGM, it cannot be reinstated, and a new one will need to be reapplied. For any questions regarding your device, please contact the manufacturer of your device.

CONSENT
– The patient must be capable of giving informed consent. If incapable, the substitute decision maker must accompany the patient.

SEDATION
– Sedation may be required for patients with anxiety, pain management or claustrophobia at the physician’s discretion. THIS MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE ORDERING PHYSICIAN.
– Patients receiving sedation are NOT to drive themselves and should be informed of restrictions while sedated by a physician or pharmacist.
– It is recommended that sedation is taken 1 hour prior to appointment time depending on the sedation provided. Patients should be given full instructions by the physician or pharmacist