Download Patient preparation for MRI Enterography

Patient preparation for
MRI Enterography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (or MRI) produces
detailed cross-sectional images of most parts of
the body, using two naturally occurring forces
to generate the images – magnetic fields and
radio waves.
Please follow these steps before coming to your
MRI appointment at Mercy Radiology:
1. Due to the strong magnetic field of the scanner,
some patients may not be able to have an MRI
examination. Please contact us directly if you
have the following:
a. A cardiac pacemaker
b. Cochlear implants
c. Metal fragments in the eye
d. Metal clips on blood vessels in the brain
5. If you are a diabetic, please bring with you any
medications or food to be taken following your
examination.
6. You may be given intravenous contrast at the
time of your examination to enhance the
visualisation of certain organs. Before
administering any contrast agent, the staff will
ask you if you have any known allergies.
7. You should allow at least 45 minutes for this
procedure.
8. Please bring your referral form from
your doctor or referrer.
9. Please make sure you arrive at least
30 minutes before your scheduled
appointment time.
2. Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours prior
to your appointment. You may have sips of
water only.
If you have any questions regarding your MRI
appointment, please do not hesitate to call us
on 09 623 5858. We look forward to seeing you.
3. Continue to take all prescribed medication as
usual, and bring a list of any medications you
are currently taking to your appointment.
The MRI Department
4. Please drink your three bottles of Volumen
solution supplied as follows:
a. The first bottle one and a half hours prior
to your appointment
b. The second bottle 40 minutes prior to
your appointment
c. The third bottle 20 minutes prior to your
scan, when you are in the MRI Department.
(This is why we request that you arrive
30 minutes before your appointment).
You can collect your Volumen solution from
the MRI Department on the day before your
appointment, or we can send it to you if
required, provided we have enough notification.
Note: If you have had a previous examination
relating to this examination at another provider,
you will need to bring these images with you.
(If the related imaging was performed at a
public hospital, you can advise us when you
arrive for your appointment).
V2. SEP 2012