Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Open MRI)

How should I prepare for the examination?

The magnetic field created by the scanning device attracts all metals and objects containing metals, including prostheses, implants such as screws and plates, jewellery, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aids and coins.  These items must be left in the change room.  More recently produced prostheses and implants do not contain such metals and are therefore permissible.
Metal parts inside the body, which cannot be removed, such as metal splinters, could shift inside the patient and, depending on the location, may cause injury.
Red colours used in tattoos and permanent eyeliners could contain ferric oxide and may therefore heat up during the examination.
You may eat and drink normally before the examination.  Patients who fear feelings of claustrophobia in the device may request a sedative.  In such cases, the patient must be accompanied to ensure a safe journey home.