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Q: In California can a chiropractor refer a patient for a MRI?
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What is an MRI referring agency?

The agency that referred the patient for the MRI; the doctor or clinic.


What is a C9 MRI?

C9 could refer to the form used by Workers' Compensation to request an MRI.


When should MRI's not be used?

MRI scanning should not be used when there is the potential for an interaction between the strong MRI magnetic field and metal objects that might be imbedded in a patient's body.


Is MRI of patient with hernia repair steel mesh safe?

yes


Why is a MRI administered after the stereotactic frame is affixed to the pallidotomy patient's head?

A final MRI is done with the frame in place to help set the coordinates of the GPi in relation to the frame.


How would spinal cancer show on an MRI?

An MRI may show brain changes in a patient that has bacterial meningitis. However, the diagnosis is not given based on images alone.


What are some contraindications for an MRI?

There are different types of MRI devices, however, one of the biggest and most common things that would disqualify a patient getting an MRI would be metal in the body. Surgical pins, staples in the stomach and the like.


When to Undergo a Chest MRI?

Common conditions like the flu or a cold do not often require a chest MRI. However, when a person suffers from a deep cough or blood sputum, his or her doctor might order this test to find out from what infection the patient suffers. An MRI can detect lung conditions like pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis. If the patient's condition is not terminal or too advanced, the patient's pulmonary doctor may be able to prescribe antibiotics.


Why is an mri of the brain done in a patient with pituitary diabetes insipidus?

Because the pituitary gland is in the brain.


Why are MRI's preferable to X-ray images?

MRI's work by magnets, not radiation. There is no exposure to radiation involved so therefore it's safer for the patient and lower risks are involved.


Cost of cervical spine MRI in southern California?

Contact Medical Discounts, just search Discount MRI's and you will pay $380 if you book through them.


What is a patient exposed to during MRI?

a patient is exposed to short bursts of powerful magnetic fields and radio waves from electromagnets. MRI images do not utilize potentially harmful ionizing radiation generated by three-dimensional x-ray computed tomography (CT) scans