MR CSP WO Protocol
Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: CSP WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: NV or Spine
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAG | T2 DRIVE | TSE | 3mm | 0.5mm | None | 20cm | Lateral Sides of Vertebral Bodies |
| SAG | T1 | TSE | 3mm | 0.5mm | None | 20cm | Lateral Sides of Vertebral Bodies |
| SAG | STIR | TSE | 3mm | 0.5mm | STIR | 20cm | Lateral Sides of Vertebral Bodies |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE | 3mm | 0.5mm | None | 12cm | Above cranio-cervical junction to Mid T1 |
| AXIAL | 3D T2 DRIVE | TSE | 2mm | 0mm | None | 12cm | Above cranio-cervical junction to Mid T1 |
When the added sequence “Quick STIR Trauma” is ordered:
1. Run the following QUICK SAG STIR in addition to the routine SAG STIR
2. Make two screen captures:
A) showing scan time for Routine STIR sequence
B) showing scan time for Quick STIR sequence
3. Send Sequence and all screen captures to PACS
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS: SAG | STIR | TSE | 3mm | 1mm | STIR | 20cm | SENSE FACTOR = 2Include Facet Joints |
| SIEMENS: SAG | STIR | TSE | 3mm | 0.5mm | STIR | 20cm | iPAT = 3Include Facet Joints |