In our experience, many patients find it reassuring to know what to expect from the scan in advance. For many, the thought of an MRI scan can be worrying, especially if they suffer from claustrophobia. At Capio, we fully understand this. We are often asked how far into the scanner you have to go. We have therefore compiled information and images about the different types of scans, which you can find on this page.
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How far you need to go into the scanner depends on which part of your body we need to examine. The same applies to the amount of time you need to lie in the scanner. A typical MRI scan lasts between 20 minutes and 1 hour. hour. Our radiographers are experienced and highly specialized, and they are used to guiding and helping our patients safely through the scan.
We understand that some patients may feel uncomfortable being scanned in a narrower scanner. Therefore, we recommend that you consider the size of the scanner when booking your appointment.
70 cm wide MRI scanners:
60 cm wide MRI scanners:
If you have any questions about your scan, you are always welcome to contact one of our departments. We are ready to answer your questions so that you can feel well-informed and confident when you come to Capio Private Hospital.
When scanning the head region, you need to wear a so-called cage over your head. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna should cover the area being scanned and receive signals from the relevant area.
When scanning the shoulder, you need to wear a so-called shoulder coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna should cover the area you want to scan and receive signals from the relevant area.
When scanning your hand or wrist, you need to wear a so-called wrist coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna should cover the area you want to scan and receive signals from the relevant area.
For neck and back scans, you will be placed on a so-called coil on the neck and back. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna must cover the area you want to scan and receives signals from the relevant area.
During a lumbar scan, you will be placed on a so-called coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna must cover the area you want to scan and receives signals from the relevant area.
When scanning the abdomen, you need to wear a so-called coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna must cover the area you want to scan and receives signals from the relevant area.
When scanning the hip, you need to wear a so-called coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna must cover the area you want to scan and receives signals from the relevant area.
When scanning your knees, you need to wear a so-called knee coil. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna should cover the area you want to scan and receive signals from the relevant area.
When scanning your foot or ankle, you need to wear a so-called coil on your foot. This is the antenna that receives image signals during the scan. The antenna must cover the area you want to scan and receives signals from the relevant area.
Please feel free to let us know in advance if you suffer from claustrophobia, so that extra time can be set aside for the examination.
The examination itself typically takes around30 minutes, but the duration may vary depending on the type of examination. Some examinations may take less time, while others may take a little longer.
Responses to the examination are normally sent to the referring physicianwithin approximately one week. It is then the referring physician's responsibility to review the response and follow up with you.
If you feel uncomfortable during the procedure, you can alwayspress the alarm button. The staff will respond immediately and contact you so that you can decide together how best to continue the examination or whether it should be interrupted.
Yes, you can. You are welcome to call us in advance and arrange a short "trial run" in the scanner so that you can get a feel for the examination before the actual scan.
Sedatives can help many people, buttheir effects vary from person to person. Some people experience positive effects, while others may continue to feel restless.
Yes, you certainly can. Many people find that it can be more reassuring to have their eyes closed during the examination.
Safe MRI – even for those with claustrophobia
“I suffer from claustrophobia and had been given a sedative by my own doctor... The radiographer was incredibly good, empathetic, and caring... A very positive experience.”
– Patient from Capio Hellerup
Fantastic help for claustrophobia
“I had an MRI scan in Hellerup. It was a very pleasant experience... I suffer from claustrophobia, so it was nice that he was so attentive and helpful, enabling me to get through it.”
– Patient from Capio Hellerup
Caring treatment
“I have claustrophobia and was very worried that I wouldn't be able to complete the examination. Thanks to the amazing Said and his support, everything went so well.”
– Patient from Capio Hellerup
Our skilled medical secretaries are ready to help you.
Also find the address and opening hours of your local Capio branch.
Aalborg: 9839 2244 / aalborg@secure.capio.dk
Aarhus: 8612 1186 / aarhus@secure.capio.dk
Aarhus MR: 8612 1200 / mr.aarhus@secure.capio.dk
Hellerup: 3977 7070 / hellerup@secure.capio.dk
Odense: 6548 7070 / odense@secure.capio.dk
Viborg: 8725 0899 / viborg@secure.capio.dk
Viborg MR: 8725 0890 / mr.viborg@secure.capio.dk
Press inquiries: presse@capio.dk
