Can I be sedated when taking a PET scan, CT scan or MRI?

Can I be sedated when taking a PET scan, CT scan or MRI?

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Most centers, if you ask, they are equipped to give a sedative, both oral or IV. This is done often for children, and it's also done for adults who have maybe claustrophobia or some problem with lying still. Most of these centers are prepared to give a small sedative to make it a much more comfortable process. You just need to ask for it.