What happens behind the scenes of an MRI scan?

I get hands-on with the $2,000,000 fMRI machine that imaged my brain as part of the treatment for my head injury earlier this year. We learn how to run it, what it can do, and what can happen when things go terribly wrong.

For more, watch interviews with the neuroscientists that run Cognitive FX about concussions, recovering from them, and all the cool technology involved:

See behind the scenes at Strange Parts:

[ThisIsTechToday]

So glad you're back, but most importantly, glad you're feeling better and making some good progress! Miss you, bro!

[ThisClarkDude]

i am SOO glad to see you back on youtube! i didnt know you frequented other social media and i had assumed the worst. Glad youre doing good

[NoNonsense]

Being a cancer patient, I have brain MRIs on a regular schedule. I thought I had a reasonable understanding of how the MRI works, but this ~20 minute video taught me more than I could have imagined. Thanks for the awesome content!

[camael]

I've had a mri scan once for a heavy shoulder injury. It's very interesting how it works and the doctors were kind enough to explain it. It's a marvel of a machine. Medical machinery like CT-PET scanners and MRI scanners are engineering marvels and help save countless lives.

[uq]

We've all missed you dearly, glad to see you back and excited to explore new projects and discover more knowledge😀

WELCOME BACK!!!

[Muhammad-sxwr]

Man I miss this guy so much. He is genuine and conscientiously a good person. Bro don't worry about the quality that you previously had with regards to technology videos. Keep on producing. As long as your health permits.

[ibuprofenPill]

A friend of mine is an MRI tech. She said the toughest thing is seeing people with advanced cancer. You know their time is short, but you have to play it off like you don’t know.

[derrickkwan]

So happy to see you back on the channel. Hope you are doing better and recovering well.

[LastofAvari]

Welcome back to YouTube, Scotty! Hope this crazy MRI machine will help to figure brain things out. It looks really impressive.

[swiftarrow]

So glad you will be getting some care for this concussion! And thank you for making this video, and keeping us updated. Wholeheartedly wishing you the smoothest and speediest and best recovery possible.

[seeminglyRANDOM]

Glad to have you back on YouTube! Hope all goes well with the future of your concussion recovery. Looking forward to seeing some more content soon.

[SICresinwrks]

Last time i had an mri on my hip a few months ago i was actually wondering how the buttons i was holding worked since there couldnt be electronics or metal. I always learn something from the videos you create!

[BlazingMediic]

Welcome back Scotty. So happy to see you back on YouTube, Definitely one of my favourite YouTubers

[jillcrowe]

This was so cool! I worked at a major research institute attached to a hospital. The MRI was in a temporary building with TILE FLOORING. Well, one night the janitor, who I had a nodding relationship with, was tasked with cleaning the MRI area. The floor was scratched up. He decided to do a really good job and buff it. He went one inch over the yellow stripe on the floor, and the huge buffer machine was ripped from his hands and went into the machine. He was so frightened, he just went home. He didn't tell anybody, certain that he would immediately lose his job and probably have to pay for the damage. The next day, his boss phoned him and said please come back, nobody is mad. He kept his job, and they hospital put in an order for a new MRI machine. He was a very nice gentleman.

[PuppiesPuppies]

Very happy to see you smiling and enthusiastic at the end. Health problems can be such a downer and make it difficult to engage with others in a positive way. Also, love the windows and light in the new shop, way healthier looking than the last one. Excited to see what’s next!

[joeyramonelookalike]

It's great to see you're back!!!! and also that there's some good folks out there helping you get better.

[RussellShore]

Welcome back Scotty. I hope you make a full recovery. It’s good to see you again.

[droknron]

I'm so glad you're feeling better. I've thought a lot about you over the past several months since your initial video detailing your concussion and I'm happy things are moving in the right direction for you.

[mnnomad]

Why does my body get so hot during the lumbar MRI? Should I drink extra water before I go in so I don't vaporize ?

[Animaniac-vdst]

Most importantly, seeing you on screen again like this means that you're feeling better. That is the biggest news and makes many of us happy.
Looking forward to new videos from you.