RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL IMAGING
MRI



Open MRI

Most RIMI MRI scans are not  performed on open (low-field) scanners because they typically cannot produce images with quality equivalent to those obtained with the high-field design.

However, open (low-field) MRI scanners do have a larger and more open space for the patient to lie. This is sometimes the only kind of MRI possible if a patient is too large for a conventional (high-field) MR machine or is extremely claustrophobic.

Preparation:

MRCP/ABD/Pelvis
Nothing to eat or drink three hours prior to exam.

All other MR exams
There is no special preparation.

Information:

The Radiology Information Resource for Patients
MRI FAQ