MR Pediatric Pelvis Routine WWO Protocol
Notes
Last updated: 1/13/2022
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: Torso or Cardiac
Notes from the Radiologist:
- Power injections are preferred whenever possible.
- Images should be checked pre-gad for sedated patients or anytime the technologist has a question/concern. For unsedated exams, no check is required.
- For larger patients, slice thickness may be increased up to 5mm.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FS | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIAL | T2 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPAIR | Fit to Patient | Iliac crests through pubic symphysis |
| COR | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | skin to skin |
| COR | DWIBS | IR EPI SS | 5mm | 1mm | None | Fit to Patient | skin to skin |
| AXIAL | T1 | mDIXON | 3.5mm | 1mm | DIXON | Fit to Patient | skin to skin, turn ON in/out-of-phase |
| SAG | STIR | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | STIR | Fit to Patient | Skin to Skin (make routine, previously was optional) |
| Inject Contrast | Power injection preferred | ||||||
| AXIAL | T1 | mDIXON | 3.5mm | 1mm | DIXON | Fit to Patient | Dynamic: 30, 60, 90 seconds, turn OFF in/out-of-phase |
| COR | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Skin to skin |
| SAG | T1 | TSE MV MS | 3.5mm | 1mm | SPIR | Fit to Patient | Skin to Skin (make routine, previously was optional) |