The Victoria Upright™ MRI, also known as the Stand-Up MRI, is the most patient-friendly MRI scanner in Victoria. Although patients can be scanned lying down, standing, or bending, they are typically scanned in a comfortable seated position watching a 42" TV throughout the scanning process.
Because of Victoria Upright™ MRI's unique magnet configuration, there is nothing in front of the patient's face or directly overhead to create a "closed-in" feeling. Patients no longer have to suffer from claustrophobic reactions commonly associated with "tube" or "tunnel" MRI scanners, even some so-called Open MRI scanners. In fact, Victoria Upright MRI routinely scans patients that were unable to tolerate other MRI scanners or who simply couldn't fit into them.
Victoria Upright™ MRI meets special needs as well. For patients who are physically unable to lie down, the Upright™ MRI is the only scanner that can accommodate them. Ask your physician to refer you to the patient friendly Victoria Upright MRI.
Remember it's YOUR CHOICE where you go for your MRI scan.