MRE Enterography W/WO BODY Protocol - Peds
Scan Notes
Last updated: 3/14/2026
Scanner preference: 1.5T MR1 or MR2
Coil: Torso Coil
Contrast: Gad and Breeza
Scan Notes:
- Patient Prep: The patient can continue to drink liquids but should not have solid food from 4 hours before the exam.
- Patient supine
- As of 5/13/2021: No need to check images with peds radiologist unless patient is sedated, or if there is a question or concern.
- Make screenshot of amount of Breeza that was given and send to Pacs.
Breeza (oral contrast)
- Amount the patient needs to drink is 20 mL/kg, up to but not exceeding 1800 mL. The nurse will prepare this contrast. If this is for an inpatient, VIP the contrast to the floor with drinking instructions attached.
- The rad nurse (or floor nurse if for an inpatient) will give the contrast to the patient.
- Patient must start drinking 90 min before study, finishing 15 min before imaging.
- The nurse will tell you when the patient started drinking so you can prepare to have the scanner available. If this is for an inpatient, tell them what time to have the patient start drinking.
- Sedated patients will not receive oral contrast.
Gadolinium
- Patient will receive gad, dosed by weight.
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Power injection, or hand inject while scanning.
Coverage Notes
- Cover liver through symphysis on all sequences
- If patient is tall, ok to clip the liver dome
- Must cover symphysis pubis
- Adjust FOV to adequately cover abdomen and pelvis A/P and L/R but do not include arms whenever possible.
| MR2/MR1 Protocol | Slice/Gap (Peds) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 COR SS TSE | 4 skip 1 | ||
| T2 AX SS TSE | 4 skip 1 | ||
| T2 AX MVXD SPIR | 5 skip 1 | ||
| AX DWI | 5 skip 1 | ||
| T1 COR mDixon | 4mm | IP/OP/W send split series only | |
| T1 COR Thrive pre | 3D | 3mm | |
| Contrast | Power Inject @ 2 mL/sec. Trigger when contrast reaches SMA. Hand inject for small IVs (peds) | ||
| 3 phase Thrive T1 COR post | Same as pre | ||
| THRIVE COR 3 minute post | Same as pre | ||
| Thrive AX | 5mm |
