🚫MRI Contraindications

Claustrophobia

Disqualify all claustrophobic individuals

Poor Eyesight & Cannot Wear Contacts

If they do not wear contacts, ask for their glass’s prescription

• Disqualify:

  • Cannot read/see clearly 1.5 - 2 ft away

  • Prescription over - 2.0 in each eye

Metal In or On Person's Body

Ask them where it is located and what it is

• Disqualify:

  • Metal screws or plates

  • Retainers/braces on top AND bottom teeth or along top teeth

  • Non-removable metal jewelry

  • Copper IUD

  • Pacemaker

• Allow:

  • Retainers/braces only along bottom teeth

  • Replacement is made out of nonmagnetic metal (nonferrous)

  • Jewelry is plastic and/or removable

  • Hormonal IUD

Surgery

Ask them what type of surgery they received and how long ago it was

• Disqualify:

  • Invasive

  • Less than 3 months ago

Tattoos or Permanent Makeup

Ask them where located, how old, and if professionally done

• Disqualify:

  • Less than 2 months old

  • Located on face/neck

  • Not professionally done