Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is a imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures.
We have two MRI scanners and a cardiac MRI scanner at Kettering General Hospital and mobile units at Nene Park and Corby Urgent care. It is very important to check your letter to ensure you attend your appointment at the correct site and time.
What to expect when coming for your scan
All patients attending for a MRI will be asked to fill in a safety questionnaire, here is an example of the questions you will be asked MRI Safety Questionnaire.pdf [pdf] 640KB.
It may be possible for a relative/friend to stay with you throughout the examination although they will also need to fill in a safety questionnaire to ensure they are safe to enter the scan room.
Sometimes a scan might require a contrast injection, your radiographer will explain this to you when you attend.
Each scan can vary in length from 10 mins to an hour. We do our best to keep to time however emergency patients might take priority and result in delays.
What to wear when coming to your appointment
Try to avoid wearing jewellery and clothes containing metal (such as zips), as these will need to be removed and you will be provided with a gown.
Your images
All images obtained are securely stored on our centralised Picture Archive Communications System (PACS). Using our image exchange portal, the Clinical Imaging team is able to transmit and receive images from further afield. This secure system means that colleagues in hospitals and out in the community can instantly access our images and specialist reports. This service means we can avoid delays and unnecessary repeated procedures.