This video by the What? Why? Children in Hospital charity shows what happens when you need to have an MRI. You can also hear children (aged 8-11) talking to each other about their experiences. Parents could show this video to their child before their appointment to help them understand what is going to happen in hospital.
More info about our charity:
www.wwcih.org.uk
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Measuring weight and height
1:05 Taking off anything metal
1:52 Why do I need an MRI?
2:13 Lying inside an MRI scanner
2:40 Ear plugs, buzzer and headphones
3:08 Lying very still and mum or dad near the scanner
3:55 Sound of the MRI scanner
4:39 Children talking about having an MRI scan