MRT Kopf für Patient:innen | Vorbereitung und Ablauf (Radiologin erklärt)

🔗 More information & contact: https://zweitmeinung.bettina-baessler... An MRI of the head is unusual for many patients: head first in the tube, loud noises right next to your ear – and some special considerations you should definitely know. In this video you will learn: • What you need to bring to the examination • Which typical mistakes you should avoid • How exactly the head MRI is performed • What really helps with claustrophobia (including a specific tip) • When and why contrast agent is used • What happens after the examination Goal: You go into your examination prepared and more relaxed – without unpleasant surprises. This video will help you: 🕒 Chapters: 00:00 MRI of the Head – Special Features & Overview 00:35 Preparation: What You Absolutely Must Bring 01:37 Avoiding Typical Mistakes (Jewelry, Makeup, Hearing Aids) 02:39 Safety Check: Questionnaire & Implants Explained 03:43 Pregnancy, Kidney Function & Claustrophobia 05:23 Procedure: Positioning & Head Coil 05:45 Most Important Tip for Overcoming Claustrophobia (Mirror!) 06:14 Noises in the MRI – What to Expect 06:49 Examination: Head First in the Tube 07:13 Lie Still – Why This Is Crucial 07:39 Duration of the Examination & Scheduling 07:55 Contrast Agents in Head MRI – When & Why 09:36 Gadolinium: Risks & Current Research 10:05 After the Examination – What to Keep in Mind? 11:05 Findings: Why you don't get results immediately 12:45 MRI vs. CT – when which examination is appropriate 📌 Helpful terms from the video: Head MRI = Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain to visualize brain tissue Sequence = A single type of scan in MRI – therefore, the sounds change several times Contrast agent = Substance used to improve the visualization of, for example, tumors or inflammation Head coil = Receiver unit in the MRI scanner that fits around the head like a loose helmet Gadolinium = Component of MRI contrast agents Claustrophobia = Feeling of confinement in the scanner (medically: claustrophobia) Implants = Foreign medical materials in the body (e.g., pacemakers, clips) Important note: This video is for general information purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any complaints or specific medical questions, please contact your doctor or emergency services. ... 🔔 New videos every other Sunday – subscribe to the channel so you don't miss anything. #HeadMRI #SkullMRI #BrainMRI #MRIPreparation #MRIProcedure #ContrastAgent #Radiology #PatientEducation #Brain #Neurology #MRISounds #Claustrophobia #Imaging #Diagnostics