MR Pediatric Total Spine WITH only - Single jump
Scan Notes
Last updated: 1/31/24
Charge as: Total Spine W
Scanner preference: DCH7
Coil: NV and Anterior Torso Coil
Indications:
Surveillance of contrast-enhancing tumors in the spinal canal. Drop-metastases.
One jump or two jumps?
Sagittal coverage should extend from mid-clivus to the S4-S5 "disc" level. If this distance < 450 mm, then use a single jump for the whole spine. If > 450 mm, then use two jumps, dividing into equal lengths.
Technical Notes:
- Do not change parameters including sense factors to reduce scan time.
- FOV should not exceed 450mm for any stations on any exam.
- OK to decrease FOV.
- Zero gap for all sequences
- Do not use ScanAlign/MobiView.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice (mm) | Gap (mm) | FAT SAT | FOV (cm) | MPR (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAND INJECT CONTRAST | ||||||||
| SAG (post contrast) | T1 | 2D TSE dixon | 3 | 0 | Dixon: InPhase & Water only | no | ||
| AXIAL (post contrast) | T1 | VIBE/THRIVE | 3 | 0 | YES | 15 | no | Use 3-4 stations to cover whole spine. |