Claustrophobic? Newport Diagnostic Center offers the most relaxing MRI experience available.
IV Versed Sedation
What is LV. Sedation?
At Newport Diagnostic Center, LV. Sedation is medication given to patients to help them relax and minimize
any fear or anxiety during an MRI scan. Prior to the scan, the Board Certified Physician will put you into a
very light twilight sleep. The patient is monitored by the Physician during the MRI study.
What Medications are used?
Versed is given to help you relax in LV. form.
How do | prepare for I.V. Sedation?
You should:
- Make arrangements to have someone drive you home after the MRI because you will have taken
medication. - Dress in comfortable clothing that has no metal detailing (no metal snaps, zippers, jewelry, etc.). Wearing
sweatshirts and sweatpants is suggested.
How will | feel after the MRI scan?
Most patients are awake, alert, and ready for discharge immediately after the MRI scan is completed.
There are usually no lasting effects from the medication after awakening. Some patients may continue to feel drowsy throughout the day. This side effect should last only a short time.
Will there be a doctor present?
There will always be a Board Certified Physician present throughout LV. Sedation.
If you have additional questions about the MRI study or any of the information needed above, please
contact us at 949-467-3100.
Please note that a Newport Diagnostic Center Physician is administering the sedation and will be sending you a bill for their services. If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact the NDC Billing Office before your appointment at (855) 889-5505 or (888) 993-4992 after your appointment.
NeuroQuant
Newport Diagnostic Center offers 5 NeuroQuant MRI studies.
Claustrophobic? NDC’s MRI suite is quite a comfortable and cozy place to receive your exam. Warm blankets are offered, noise cancelling headphones programmed with your favorite tunes, highly experienced staff, a beautiful and bright MRI suite to offer the most serene experience. For severe claustrophobia, your referring physician can request you receive IV Versed Sedation on our order forms to relax you even further.
IV Versed Sedation
At Newport Diagnostic Center, Sedation is medication given to patients to help them relax and minimize any fear or anxiety during an MRI scan. Prior to the scan, the Board Certified Physician will put you into a very light twilight sleep. The patient is monitored by the Physician during the MRI study.
If I receive IV sedation with my MRI, how do I prepare?
- Make arrangements to have someone drive you home after the MRI because you will have taken medication.
- Dress in comfortable clothing that has no metal detailing (no metal snaps, zippers, jewelry, etc.). Wearing sweatshirts and sweatpants is suggested.
How will | feel after the MRI scan?
Most patients are awake, alert, and ready for discharge immediately after the MRI scan is completed.
There are usually no lasting effects from the medication after awakening. Some patients may continue to feel drowsy throughout the day. This side effect should last only a short time.
Will there be a doctor present?
There will always be a Board Certified Physician present throughout Sedation.
If you have additional questions about the MRI study or any of the information needed above, please contact us at 949-467-3100.
Please note that a Newport Diagnostic Center Physician is administering the sedation and will be sending you a bill for their services. If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact the NDC Billing Office before your appointment at (855) 889-5505 or (888) 993-4992 after your appointment.
NeuroQuant
Newport Diagnostic Center offers 5 NeuroQuant MRI studies.