Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Stereotactic Brain WO, W/WO or W Neuro Protocol

Scan Notes

Last updated: 9/19/2022
Charge as: Brain WO or WWO
Scanner preference: MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4, DMR2, BEAVERTON
Coil: Head

EARPLUGS ONLY, NO HEADPHONES.

  • If contrast if ordered, hand inject unless perfusion is requested.

  • Earplugs only. No headphones.

  • Use positioning sponges carefully at the level of the patient’s chin if needed. 

  • No angles. Cover the entire nose.

  • Cover below skull base to at least 1 cm above Vertex.

  • Include additional air on top of scan for slice wrap.

If contrast is needed - hand Inject or power Inject if perfusion is requested.

Plane Weighting Mode SL/G CS FS FOV MPR Notes
AXIAL T1 3D - MR3 and MR4 - 23cm NO NO ANGLE. Cover at least 1cm above vertex through skull base. Cover entire nose.
AXIAL T2 3D - MR3 and MR4 - 23cm NO NO ANGLE. Cover at least 1cm above vertex through skull base. Cover entire nose.
IF FLAIR IS REQUESTED:
AXIAL FLAIR 3D - - - 23cm NO NO ANGLE. Cover at least 1cm above vertex through skull base. Cover entire nose.
IF CONTRAST IS REQUESTED:
AXIAL T1 3D - MR3 and MR4 - 23cm NO Same as Pre. NO ANGLE. Cover at least 1cm above vertex through skull base. Cover entire nose.