MR Brain Frameless Stereotactic WO, W or WWO Neuro Protocol
Scan Notes:
Earplugs only.
No headphones.
Use positioning sponges carefully at the level of the patient’s chin if needed.
No angles.
Cover the entire nose.
Cover below skull base to at least 1 cm above Vertex.
Include additional air on top of scan for slice wrap.
Last updated:3/21/2019
Charge as: Brain WO, Brain W or Brain WWO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Head
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | 3D T1 FFE | 3D GRE | 1.3 mm | 0mm | None | 25cm | No angles. INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AIR ON TOP OF SCAN FOR SLICE WRAP |
| AXIAL | T2 VISTA | TSE | 1.3mm | 0mm | None | 25cm | No angles. INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AIR ON TOP OF SCAN FOR SLICE WRAP |
| AXIAL (run only if requested) | FLAIR | TSE | 1.3mm | 0mm | None | 25cm | No angles. INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AIR ON TOP OF SCAN FOR SLICE WRAP |
