MR Pediatric Cervical Spine WO
Is there a history of Chiari Malformation?
Perform the optional coronal VIBE/THRIVE only if Chiari is mentioned in the order.
Is a Cine sequence mentioned in the order?
Perform the optional cine sequences below only if cine imaging was requested in the order. Be aware that there are two different cine techniques: phase contrast cine (to evaluate CSF flow) and gated TrueFISP/bFFE (to evaluate motion of soft tissues). Phase contrast cine is the variety we most commonly perform.
Other notes:
- Do not change parameters including sense factors to reduce scan time.
- Last updated: 3/18/22
- Charge as: Cervical Spine WO
- Scanner preference: DCH7
- Coil: NV and Anterior Torso Coil
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAG | T2 | 3D TSE | 1 or less | 0 or less | no | AXIAL 1/0 | ||
| SAG | T2 | 2D TSE dixon | 3 | 0 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| SAG | T1 FLAIR | 2D IR-TSE | 3 | 0 | no | no | ||
| optional COR | VIBE/THRIVE | 3D GRE | 1 | 0 | no | no | Only run if Chiari mentioned. See above. | |
| optional SAG | PC-cine | Only run if requested. Midline sag. VENC 10. | ||||||
| optional AXAL | PC-cine | Only run if requested. At foramen magnum. VENC 10. | ||||||
| optional SAG | Gated TrueFISP cine | Only run if ordered. Order should specify the region of interest. |
