MR ED Infection Screening Total Spine W
Indication:
This abbreviated total spine MRI is to be used for the purpose of ruling-out infection in the spine.
Optional Axial T2 and Optional Axial +T1 coverage:
These axial sequences should only be performed through the level(s) of potential infection as seen on sagittal images, at the technologist’s discretion. If unsure, call radiologist for guidance.
Other notes:
Last updated: 5/17/22
Charge as: Total Spine W
Scanner preference: None
Coil: On all of our systems except MR1, add the torso coil anteriorly in combination with the table top and/or NV array coils.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAND INJECT CONTRAST. | ||||||||
| Upper Station - Pre-contrast | ||||||||
| SAG | T2 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| SAG | T1 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| Lower Station - Pre-contrast | ||||||||
| SAG | T1 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| SAG | T2 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| Optional (see note) | ||||||||
| AXIAL | T1 | VIBE/THRIVE | 3 | 0 | YES | 15 | no | Optional. See note above. |
| AXIAL | T2 | 2D TSE | 3 | 0.3 | no | 15 | no | Optional. See note above. |