Carlos L. Perez, M.D.
Department of Radiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8896
214-648-3928
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/professional/0,2356,15631,00.html
Transcript: Claustrophobic and needing a MRI?
If a patient is claustrophobic, they can be sedated for the MRI procedure. The patient has to realize though, that they will need a ride home after the exam.