MR Pediatric Chest and Abdomen WWO Protocol
Scan Notes: Images must be checked by radiologist or radiology resident before giving contrast and before the patient gets off the table.
For larger patients, slice thickness may be increased up to 5mm.
Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: Chest and Abdomen WWO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso or Cardiac
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Above clavicles to iliac crests |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Above clavicles to iliac crests |
| COR | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Entire chest and abdomen, skin to skin |
| COR | DWIBS | IR EPI SS | 5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Entire chest and abdomen, skin to skin |
| Axial | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by a radiologist.Above clavicles to iliac crests |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by a radiologist.Entire chest and abdomen, skin to skin |
| SAG | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: On any patient with neuroblastoma or paraspinal mass- or if specifically requested by a radiologist.Entire chest and abdomen, skin to skin |
Contrast injection
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Above clavicles to below diaphragm |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Entire chest, skin to skin |
| SAG | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: On any patient with neuroblastoma, paraspnal or mediastinal mass, or Horner syndrome- or if specifically requested by a radiologist.Entire chest, skin to skin |