MR Peds Appendicitis WO Protocol
Notes
Last updated: 10/13/2023
Charge as: Abdomen WO
Scanner: MRI 2, MR1 and MR4 only. DO NOT SCAN ON MR3 (Siemens)
Coil: Torso
Scan Time: Approximately 3-5 minutes
Radiologist Notes:
- No radiologist check is needed.
- All scans are acquired free breathing and are between 15-30 seconds long.
- Will function similar to a Quick Brain MRI
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FS | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR | T2 Single-Shot | FB | 5mm | 1mm | None | Above Diaphragm to below pubic symphysis | Cover through abdominal walls. |
| AX | T2 Single-Shot | FB | 5mm | 1mm | None | Cover entire kidneys through pubic symphysis. | OK to clip liver. |
| Ax | T2 Single-Shot | FB | 6mm | 1mm | Yes | Above Diaphragm to below pubic symphysis | Cover through abdominal walls. |