Your child lies on a table that slides slowly through the opening of the MRI scan. Your child must lie still for a long time. A vacuum mattress can help keep your child comfortable. The device makes loud clicking sounds. MRIs take 30-60 minutes.
Preparing and supporting your child
Our medical pedagogical care providers can help you prepare and support your child. A practice MRI is available at the Princess Máxima Center for that purpose.
Experience the MRI in virtual reality
You can also experience an MRI scan (at home) in virtual reality.
- Is your child getting an MRI of the upper or lower body? Watch MRI scan with mirror.
- Is your child getting an MRI of the head? Watch MRI scan with large hood.
