MRI Safety Questions

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1. Introduction

Hello. Before we begin your MRI scan, I need to ask you several safety questions. These questions help ensure the scan is safe for you. Please answer each question as accurately as possible.

2. Patient Identification

First, can you please confirm your full name and date of birth?

3. Body Part

What body part are we scanning today?

4. Implanted Medical Devices

Do you currently have any implanted medical devices, such as:

  • A pacemaker or defibrillator
  • A cochlear or ear implant
  • A neurostimulator or spinal cord stimulator
  • An insulin pump or infusion pump
  • A brain aneurysm clip
  • A heart valve replacement
  • A vascular stent or filter
  • Artificial joints or orthopedic hardware
  • Or any other electronic or metal device implanted in your body?

5. Surgery History

Have you ever had surgery involving metal implants, such as plates, screws, pins, rods, or joint replacements?

If yes, please describe the surgery and approximately when it was performed.

6. Metal Exposure

Have you ever had:

  • Metal fragments in your eyes
  • A bullet or shrapnel injury
  • Exposure to metal grinding, welding, or metalworking that could have caused metal fragments in your body?

7. Removable Metal Items

Before entering the MRI room, you will need to remove all metal items including:

  • Jewelry
  • Watches
  • Piercings
  • Hairpins
  • Glasses
  • Dentures
  • Hearing aids
  • Phones and credit cards

Do you currently have any metal items on your body or in your clothing?

8. Tattoos or Cosmetics

Do you have any tattoos, permanent makeup, or metallic hair extensions?

9. Pregnancy

For female patients: Is there any chance you may be pregnant?

10. Medical Conditions

Do you have any of the following conditions?

  • Kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • Seizures
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Or any previous reaction to MRI contrast dye?

11. Comfort and Claustrophobia

Do you have claustrophobia or anxiety in small spaces?

Are you able to lie still for up to 30 to 60 minutes during the scan?

12. Procedure Information

During the MRI scan, the machine will make loud knocking noises, but you will receive ear protection.

You will also be given an emergency call button to alert the technologist if you need assistance.

13. Final Question

Do you have any questions or concerns before we begin the MRI scan?