MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging — a powerful magnet that produces detailed soft-tissue images.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a powerful magnetic field to produce detailed images of soft tissue, with no ionizing radiation. Screen carefully for all metal — pacemakers, aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, and embedded shrapnel — because the magnet can dislodge or heat metal, a life-threatening hazard. Claustrophobic clients may need pre-medication or an open MRI to tolerate the enclosed scanner.
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