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The Marriott-Slaterville City History Collection was created by the residents of the town to document their history. The collection includes Autobiographies, Oral Histories, History of Marriott, History of Slaterville, and the History of the Merging Townships to create Marriott-Slaterville City. This information has left behind rich histories, stories and important information regarding the history of the Marriott-Slaterville area. |
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Show SENIOR HEALTH CONNECTION NEWSLETTER Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center October 2012 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) A MRI is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the organs and structures inside the body. MRI differs from CT in that it doesn't use radiation. MRI is used to visualize problems within the body in areas such as the brain, spine, abdomen, and heart. It is also helpful for diagnosing problems with the eyes, nervous system, and ears. Sometimes MRI can detect problems that can't be seen well with x-ray, CT, or ultra sound. MRI usually requires little preparation. Objects containing metal such as eye glasses, jewelry, hearing aids, dentures, or belts will need to be removed because these object may be attracted to the powerful magnet used for the test Let your doctor know if you have any metal implanted in your body. Your doctor will decide if the test is safe for you. Inside the scanner you will hear a fan and feel air moving around you. You will also hear tapping or snapping noises as the MRI scans are taken. It is important to hold completely still while the scan is being done. If contrast is ordered, a technologist will put it in an IV line in your arm. The contrast may be given over 1 to 2 minutes. The scan usually takes 30 to 60 minutes but can take as long as 2 hours. Computed Tomography (CT) A CT scan (sometimes called a CAT scan) is a test that uses x-rays to create clear, detailed images of body tissue. A CT scan can be preformed on any part of the body. During a CT scan, special x-ray equipment takes many images from different angles by rotating an x-ray tube around the body. Some CT scans use a clear liquid or contrast (a special dye that shows up on x-rays). During the CT scan, the contrast helps to highlight blood vessels or certain types of tissue. This is given through an IV line in your arm. The chance of a CT scan causing a problem is small. However, talk to your doctor about any allergies or medications you are taking including herbs and over-the-counter drugs. Most CT scans take around 15 minutes or less. If your scan includes contrast the test may be longer. 103 |
