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Can I have an MRI?
Most people can have an MRI examination performed on them without any issues. Due to technical peculiarities, there are absolute and relative contraindications for an MRI examination.
The MRI is a large and very strong magnet in a donut shape. The common magnetic strengths today are 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla. Compared to our planet, this means a magnetic field 30,000 to 60,000 times stronger. All magnetic objects are pulled in the direction of the magnet.
It is very important to inform the technical staff about foreign bodies before the examination to prevent potentially life-threatening injuries.
Many objects and various accessories that we carry with us can contain metal. Even though many of these are not magnetic, they can cause disturbance (of the Force, Luke) of the magnetic field, which in turn can mean poor or unreadable images.
We recommend, if possible, that you take the examination in underwear only, without any metallic jewellery.
Oh yes, and no portable devices - no smartphones, watches, headphones or similar. If unsure, leave the items in the changing room or ask the technical staff! Safety first!
*Did you know? The strength of the electromagnets used in junkyards to move cars is 1.5 - 2.0 Tesla, which is similar to the strength of the MRI.
Can I have an MRI?
Most people can have an MRI examination performed on them without any issues. Due to technical peculiarities, there are absolute and relative contraindications for an MRI examination.
The MRI is a large and very strong magnet in a donut shape. The common magnetic strengths today are 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla. Compared to our planet, this means a magnetic field 30,000 to 60,000 times stronger. All magnetic objects are pulled in the direction of the magnet.
It is very important to inform the technical staff about foreign bodies before the examination to prevent potentially life-threatening injuries.
Many objects and various accessories that we carry with us can contain metal. Even though many of these are not magnetic, they can cause disturbance (of the Force, Luke) of the magnetic field, which in turn can mean poor or unreadable images.
We recommend, if possible, that you take the examination in underwear only, without any metallic jewellery.
Oh yes, and no portable devices - no smartphones, watches, headphones or similar. If unsure, leave the items in the changing room or ask the technical staff! Safety first!
*Did you know? The strength of the electromagnets used in junkyards to move cars is 1.5 - 2.0 Tesla, which is similar to the strength of the MRI.
Yes, I am tattooed.
The most common type of art is tattoos and permanent make-up. Nowadays, most tattoos in Europe are MRI safe because they do not contain metallic particles.
You remember the strong magnet from the last paragraph, right? Yep! It's important to note that the skin around the tattoo can heat up, or even cause skin burns - but we haven't even seen that in 10 years. Logically, this can also damage the tattoo.
If you are not sure, please contact your tattoo artist.
Yes, I am tattooed.
The most common type of art is tattoos and permanent make-up. Nowadays, most tattoos in Europe are MRI safe because they do not contain metallic particles.
You remember the strong magnet from the last paragraph, right? Yep! It's important to note that the skin around the tattoo can heat up, or even cause skin burns - but we haven't even seen that in 10 years. Logically, this can also damage the tattoo.
If you are not sure, please contact your tattoo artist.
What About Piercings?
Different metals can be used for piercings. The safest way is to remove them for the duration of the examination. The advantage of this is that they do not interfere with the image (they do, even if they are not magnetic).
If your piercing cannot be removed, please inform the technical staff so that your examination can be planned accordingly.
What About Piercings?
Different metals can be used for piercings. The safest way is to remove them for the duration of the examination. The advantage of this is that they do not interfere with the image (they do, even if they are not magnetic).
If your piercing cannot be removed, please inform the technical staff so that your examination can be planned accordingly.
I have implants in my body
If you have already had surgery in the region to be examined, there is a high probability that you have metal clips or even screws and plates in your body. Please let the staff know so that the examination can be planned accordingly.
The larger the implant, the more it interferes with the magnetic field. This results in poorer image quality. Sometimes it can make sense to abandon the MRI and choose another method for the exam so that the diagnosis can be made.
If you have ever had an accident at work or in your free time, there is a possibility that foreign bodies got stuck in your body (e.g. splinters, shotgun pellets, etc.). These foreign bodies can be magnetic and moved around in your body by the strong magnetic field of the MRI. Depending on their location, they can cause potentially life-threatening injuries.
At this point it is important to note that breast implants are not a problem for the MRI. MRI is even the method of choice if one suspects damage in breast implants.
Please inform the staff about any foreign bodies or implants before the examination.
I have implants in my body
If you have already had surgery in the region to be examined, there is a high probability that you have metal clips or even screws and plates in your body. Please let the staff know so that the examination can be planned accordingly.
The larger the implant, the more it interferes with the magnetic field. This results in poorer image quality. Sometimes it can make sense to abandon the MRI and choose another method for the exam so that the diagnosis can be made.
If you have ever had an accident at work or in your free time, there is a possibility that foreign bodies got stuck in your body (e.g. splinters, shotgun pellets, etc.). These foreign bodies can be magnetic and moved around in your body by the strong magnetic field of the MRI. Depending on their location, they can cause potentially life-threatening injuries.
At this point it is important to note that breast implants are not a problem for the MRI. MRI is even the method of choice if one suspects damage in breast implants.
Please inform the staff about any foreign bodies or implants before the examination.
My reffering practice needs images and findings.
You can find your images and your findings in your patient area on Tiamana.eu. You can decide who you make them available to.
Please note that we do not send CDs, DVDs or USB sticks or printed copies of the images and/or findings.
Important: We do not support technologies from the last millennium such as fax, floppy disks or tapes. We like vinyl - but only at home.
My reffering practice needs images and findings.
You can find your images and your findings in your patient area on Tiamana.eu. You can decide who you make them available to.
Please note that we do not send CDs, DVDs or USB sticks or printed copies of the images and/or findings.
Important: We do not support technologies from the last millennium such as fax, floppy disks or tapes. We like vinyl - but only at home.
