MR Pediatric Neck/Chest W 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: Chest W
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso or Cardiac
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | 2D TOF | FFE | 4mm | -2mm* | None | Fit to Patient | Carina to basilar artery. Include aortic arch, carotids, vertebral arteries in slice FOV. *Over-contiguous images |
Contrast injection
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR | CE 3D TOF | FFE | 1.2mm | 0mm | None | Fit to Patient | Carina to basilar artery. Include aortic arch, carotids, vertebral arteries in slice FOV |