You could have your process as an outpatient. This implies you go dwelling the identical day. Or it could be accomplished as a part of an extended keep within the hospital. The way in which the process is completed might fluctuate. It is dependent upon your situation and your healthcare supplier’s strategies. Normally, the breast MRI will observe this course of:
You may be requested to take away your garments and given a hospital robe or scrubs to put on. You might be requested to take away jewellery or different objects.
In case your process can be accomplished with distinction dye, an IV (intravenous) line can be began in your hand or arm.
You may lie face down on a cell mattress. Your breasts can be positioned by means of cushioned openings. The mattress will then be moved into the magnet of the MRI machine. Pillows or straps could also be used to stop motion through the process.
The technologist can be in a separate room contained in the bigger MRI room the place the scanner controls are situated. You’ll be in fixed sight of the technologist by means of a window. Audio system contained in the scanner will let the technologist speak with you. You’ll be able to let the technologist know when you have any issues through the process.
You may be given earplugs or a headset to put on to assist block out the noise from the scanner.
Throughout the scan, you’ll hear a loud clicking noise. You may must lie nonetheless. Any motion could cause issues with the standard of the scan.
At instances, chances are you’ll be advised to carry your breath for a number of seconds.
If distinction dye is used to your process, chances are you’ll really feel some results when the dye is injected into the IV line. You could have a flushing sensation or coldness, a salty or metallic style in your mouth, a short headache, itching, nausea, or vomiting. These results normally solely final for a number of moments.
Your breasts might really feel barely heat, however that is regular.
Inform the technologist when you have any respiratory hassle, sweating, numbness, or coronary heart palpitations.
As soon as the scan has been accomplished, the desk will slide out of the scanner and you will be helped off the desk.
If an IV was inserted for distinction dye, it’s going to be eliminated.