MRI Under Sedation (General Anaesthesia)

An MRI carried out under sedation or general anaesthesia for patients who cannot complete a standard scan awake — for example due to severe claustrophobia, significant anxiety, involuntary movement or a condition that makes lying still difficult. Anaesthesia care allows the examination to be completed safely and comfortably. At MojaDiagnoza an MRI under sedation starts from 1,200 zł depending on the region, arranged in advance with the team.

An MRI under sedation is offered for people who are unable to tolerate a conventional scan while awake. A standard MRI requires lying still inside a relatively enclosed, noisy magnet for the duration of the examination, which is not possible for everyone — patients with severe claustrophobia or marked anxiety, those with movement disorders or involuntary movements, and some patients with particular medical or neurological conditions may all benefit from sedation so that the images can be obtained without motion blur. At MojaDiagnoza this service combines the centre's own MRI capability with anaesthesia care. Because sedation is involved, the appointment requires planning: the team assesses suitability in advance, gives clear preparation and fasting instructions, and arranges appropriate monitoring during and recovery after the scan, after which you will need someone to accompany you home. The price starts from 1,200 zł and depends on which anatomical region is being examined, with the exact figure confirmed when the examination is arranged. The images are described by a radiology specialist and the report and pictures are released through the RadPoint online portal, usually within around 96 hours. A full MRI safety questionnaire, together with an anaesthetic assessment, is completed before the appointment, as both the strong magnet and the sedation have their own safety considerations that the team reviews with you.