MR Pediatric MRCP WO Protocol
Scan Notes:
- Images must be checked by radiologist or radiology resident before giving contrast and before the patient gets off the table.
Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: MRCP WO
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 diaphragm to iliac crests |
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Above diaphragm to iliac crests |
| COR | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Entire abdomen, skin to skin |
| COR | T2 | SPAIR MV | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Entire abdomen, skin to skin |
| COR | DWIBS | IR EPI SS | 5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Entire abdomen, skin to skin |
| 3D COR | MRCP | FRFSE XL NAV | 1.4mm | Fit to Patient | Position slices through bottom 2/3 of liver, making sure to include pancreas. | ||
| RADIAL | MRCP | SSFSE | Fit to Patient | 12 slices at 30 degree increments. Locate pancreatic duct using axial SSFSE and center radial slices on duct. Program 1 location per pause to eliminate crosstalk between slices. | |||
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by a radiologist.Entire abdomen, skin to skin |
| SAG | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Optional: Only if requested by a radiologist.Entire abdomen, skin to skin |