Many people come in for their MRI appointment full of nerves. They may worry about the radiation dosage (though MRI actually uses none). They may be anxious about their claustrophobia. Whatever the case may be, BICRAD takes every step to ensure you’re absolutely comfortable during your exam— let’s walk through the procedure together, shall we?
MRI Claustrophobia: How To Stay Calm During An MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI is an essential diagnostic imaging tool. The nature of this confined space, often causes people with claustrophobia to become extremely anxious during the procedure, which can affect results. In this article, we will discuss MRI claustrophobia and how to stay calm during an MRI.
Coping With Scanxiety: How To Prevent Claustrophobia
“Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has an irrational feat of having no escape or being closed in.“ When a person experiences this they may also suffer a panic attack which results in accelerated heart rate, sweating, and nausea. Because so many patients suffer with intense scanxiety, we wanted to compile a list of helpful advice that has soothed our patients in the past. So, here are the top 9 tips our team suggests to calm your fears: