- The patient must inform at the time of assigning the appointment if they have brackets, splints, stents, external tutors, valves, pacemakers, splinters or other metallic elements.
- Patients with braces must come in for a five (5) minute test to determine if they can be tested. Note: only for studies of the skull, face, TMJ and cervical spine.
- The patient should not have a fever, cough or flu on the day of the exam.
- Inquire in simple and contrasted studies under sedation if the patient is allergic to Latex materials.
- If the patient is a minor, they must be accompanied by an older relative.
- If the patient is hospitalized, they must bring a canalized vein and come with a relative of legal age.
- If the MRI is contrasted, you must take into account: inform if you have a history of allergies or known reactions to contrast media, diabetes and kidney failure.
- The minor and his companion must not bring metallic objects (chains, rings, earrings, etc.).
- Be one (1) hour before the procedure for administrative procedures.
- Option 1: Breast milk up to four (4) hours before the exam.
- Option 2: Milk other than breast milk up to six (6) hours before the exam and four (4) hours before the exam give three (3) ounces of water with sugar or panela water WITHOUT MILK.
- Do not suspend control medications, they should be taken only with three (3) sips of water.
- Bring juice in water or gelatin to the child for after the study.
- Civil registry and/or NUIP.
- Current order (does not apply to individuals).
- Complete Clinical History with data justifying the study.
- Resonances, Tomographies, Ultrasounds and previous studies.
- Blood creatinine test not exceeding thirty days (30 days). In case the study is with contrast medium.
If for any reason it is not possible for you to attend your appointment or require additional information before or after it, please call: (604) 444 5690 option 5.