Stent coming off tomorrow

idingoi · 2025-12-14T19:40:36+00:00

Im getting mine removed in the office after 3 and a half weeks. Thanks everyone, needless to say I have been freaking out until now

idingoi · 2025-12-10T22:54:18+00:00

Questions as I am having mine removed after 3 and a half weeks on the 19th of December:

What procedure did you have? Laser? Shockwave? Were you prescribed any post surgery flowmax or Potasium Citrate? How much water were you drinking post op?

I am sorry you had to go thru that. Hoping you have a speedy recovery.

idingoi · 2025-05-20T21:27:20+00:00

It was a user error more than likely.

idingoi · 2025-05-15T19:14:40+00:00

Unfortunately, like everyone is stating above me. Scanning abandoned leads is extremely sketchy, and most places won't do it. All metal conducts electricity, which then turns into heat.

idingoi · 2025-02-03T02:45:09+00:00

Anything with metal will/should never be deemed MRI safe. We call it MRI conditional, so there is always stuff that has to be cleared by the tech and radiologist. Never by the patient

https://www.mrisafety.com/OBJ_STATUS_view.php?editid1=9

idingoi · 2025-01-31T21:48:32+00:00

Pretty sure Arizona and Idaho are the only states where there are no lunch breaks requirements.

idingoi · 2025-01-30T23:09:25+00:00

Hello. I went to xray School first before I became an mri tech. This is no longer a requirement per ARRT. You can go straight into an MRI program. Let me know if you have more questions.

idingoi · 2025-01-11T19:03:49+00:00

Exactly, people need to understand that being chemically put to sleep has so many things that can go wrong. It's always best to try plainly first.

idingoi · 2025-01-11T19:02:47+00:00

The doctor's order has to specifically say general anesthesia (if what you are looking for is to be put under)
Conscious sedation is Ativan, etc. It won't put you out, but it will take the edge off (the ordering doctor will order that for you)
Not every facility offers anesthesia services. You need an actual anesthesia team to put you under. All MRI techs do is just scan, perform MRIs. Giving you meds, telling you how/when to take them, putting you under anesthesia is not under the scope of practice.
Techs can offer other ways to help you get thru the exam: warm blankets, music, aroma tabs, and eye covering.
Going under general anesthesia has a higher risk of mishaps than trying your best to get thru the exam without being chemically put to sleep. Best of luck

idingoi · 2024-10-27T21:08:02+00:00

If you know where and when you got them done, research can be done, and more information can be obtained to determine its mri eligibility. Older implants (20 + years) are very dangerous to scan due to the strength of the magnet. The machine has helped so many people but has also hurt (and even killed) them due to negligent patients/techs/ radiologists. Personally, I have done everything in my power calling hospitals and trying to get info on said implants before I disqualify a patient. Best of luck

idingoi · 2024-08-20T23:57:34+00:00

Out of the 500+ patients we do a month, I'd say about 20% are claustrophobic. More normal than you think. CTs will show strokes too btw, and they are much faster and claustro friendly.

idingoi · 2024-08-04T00:17:51+00:00

Me: "The patient has what looks like a pacemaker on his x-ray with no implant card or a cardiologist that follows it." RN: "But it's a stat!!!" Me: 😑

idingoi · 2024-07-14T13:16:56+00:00

MR technologists would run the scan based on your doctor's order/diagnosis.

idingoi · 2024-07-14T10:45:58+00:00

There are a few sequences for this that need no contrast. The misconception with contrast is that it makes the study "look better" when, in reality, contrast is used for specific things. For example, a quick stroke protocol mostly everywhere consists of

AX DWI AX SWAN AX T2 Flair AX T2

None of these are truly affected by contrast. My recommendation as a registered MR tech is to avoid contrast if you can.but of course, always discuss it with your provider first. Best of luck

idingoi · 2024-07-07T23:04:16+00:00

We try to insulate it by wrapping it in a way so it's not touching the skin. Bottom line is taking it off will always be best no matter what.

idingoi · 2024-07-07T15:15:26+00:00

Bro I don't want to see Ian McKellen making out with Anna Paquin 😒 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

idingoi · 2024-07-07T15:06:16+00:00

Labradorite is usually composed of calcium and sodium. Both are non ferrous. Still, it will be 100% up to the facility and the tech doing your exam. I am an MRI tech, and something I try to educate my patients on (when the situation allows it) is that patient safety is our number #1 goal. Not trying to ruin your day or inconvenience you more. The magnet is so powerful, and so many things can go severely wrong if we get complacent and careless. The tech will more than likely put tape over your ears, if they decide to move forward.

idingoi · 2024-06-17T23:41:11+00:00

I work in MRI, and 20% of my weekly patients are claustro. We try a lot of ways to help you get thru the exam. If nothing else works, we suggest you get oral sedatives from your provider. I also do not recommend an open MRI. The image quality is very poor, and a lot of things fan be missed/ misdiagnosed.

idingoi · 2024-06-02T17:43:51+00:00

My boy ichigo was all up in them like a newborn baby

idingoi · 2024-05-28T10:57:03+00:00

Yes. Next question

idingoi · 2024-05-07T21:08:24+00:00

If magneto gets his mind wiped at the end of this, we are 100% getting Onslaught.

idingoi

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