NEW Siemens MRI MAGNETOM Skyra 3T

No More Tight Squeeze

Central Oregon MRI has acquired the most exciting innovation in MRI. Siemens brings together the strongest magnet in Central Oregon with the 70 cm Open Bore for one powerful system.

The most important thing for you is the new, open bore 70 cm design which gives you plenty of room to stretch out and feel comfortable. No more tight squeeze.

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Why Magnetetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ?

MRI is a noninvasive way for your doctor to examine your organs, tissues and skeletal system. It produces high-resolution images that help diagnose a variety of problems.

What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging – MRI uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. Doctors use MRI to examine soft tissues – like organs, muscle, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It is also helpful when looking at the brain, abdomen, pelvic region and joints like your knee and elbow. Most MRI exams do not require any special preparation.

What Can I expect?

You won’t be able to wear anything metallic during the exam. You’ll change into a hospital gown for your MRI procedure and be asked to lie down on a comfortably padded table that moves into the magnet. While the scanner is operating you’ll hear some humming and thumping sounds. You may be given an injection of contrast material to provide a clearer picture of the area being examined. The most important thing for you to do is relax and lie still during the procedure. Your doctor will inform you of the results.

Precautions: Let your technologist know if you:

• Have a pacemaker – as patients with pacemakers cannot have MRI scans
  
• Have a history of performing welding or grinding work
  
• Have any type of metallic implant in your body, e.g., inner ear implant, joint replacement
  
• Have had any type of brain surgery – especially for an aneurysm repair
  
• Have any metal fragments remaining in your body from an old accident or war wound