Devices & Health Concerns
DO YOU HAVE IMPLANTED DEVICES/METAL, ANEURSM CLIPS, PACEMAKERS, PRAGNENCY AND/ KIDNEY CONDITIONS? PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICE IMMEDIETLY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF SUCH ITEMS!
Premier Diagnostic of Essex provides MRI patient instructions that will ensure a smooth and safe scanning experience. Here are some key guidelines:
MRI – MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
• For questions or insurance/billing matters, please call us before your appointment at 862-520-7962.
• Those who are pregnant or have heart valves may be excluded from MRI.
• Patients with pacemakers, cochlear implants and aneurysm clips are excluded from MRI.
• Please notify our office if patient has metal implant or is a diabetic.
• No jewelry, hairpins, or clips. Wear loose fitting clothing, no zippers or spandex.
In preparation for your exam
- Wear comfortable clothing that does not contain metal fasteners and zippers.
- Do not wear jewelry, eye makeup or hair clips.
- Arrive 20 minutes early for your scheduled appointment and bring all Insurance cards and forms.
- If your exam involves injection, please do not eat prior to the exam.
- Call your referring doctor to see if your test requires pre-authorization or referral prior to the exam.
- Consult with your doctor if you are on diabetic medicine. Some medicine should be stopped a day before and two days after exam.
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Sedation
If you are planning on taking sedation medication, you will need to get a prescription filled from your referring physician. Please call us at 862-520-7962 prior to taking your sedation medication. For safety reasons, you must arrange for someone to transport you to and from your scan.
