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This topic reviews the treatment options for patients with anxiety and phobias related to clinical procedures. The epidemiology, manifestations, course, screening, assessment, and differential diagnosis of acute procedural anxiety are reviewed separately.
For patients who may experience claustrophobia during an MRI scan and require prophylaxis, the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology suggests the use of Lorazepam (Ativan, Temesta), a short-to-intermediate duration benzodiazepine.
I'm planning to go try again with a 1 mg dose of Xanax. The MRI is for a damaged shoulder, which requires additional strapping to hold still. Here are a few thoughts:
633 Letters Prevention ofClaustrophobia Induced byMRImag-ing:UseofAiprazolam Patients whohaveclaustrophobia andotheranxiety-related dis- ...
UCSF MRI equipment has special lighting, ventilation, and openings at both ends to minimize the feeling of claustrophobia and improve comfort.
The purpose of this poster is to determine appropriate amount of Xanax use for claustrophobic patients, with two outcomes, successful completion of exam and patient is not oversedated and reports satisfaction with the examination.
File: MRI-anxiolytics.pdf. Recommendations for patients who may experience claustrophobia during an MRI scan and require prophylaxis,
Our analysis revealed use of a wide-bore MRI machine and the pre-exam administration of low-dose oral benzodiazepine to be effective in increasing the odds of MRI Brain examination in the setting of patients who suffer severe MRI-related claustrophobia (defined as 4/5 in severity or greater).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a common imaging modality used to diagnose dis-ease and monitor treatment. However, some patients cannot complete their MRI examination as a result of claustrophobia. The recent developments in the MRI scanner design may have reduced the incidence of claustrophobia in MRI.
Anxiety and claustrophobia are common during MRI scanning. It has been estimated that 2 million scans worldwide cannot be performed annually either due to premature scan termination or refusal due to claustrophobia.