MR Virtual Scopics Research Protocol
Scan notes;
- Pituitary study.
- Very similar to the Novartis Acromegaly protocol, so be sure you have the right study selected.
- Study coordinator is Sarah Colton pgr: 10899
Last updated: 4/12/19
Charge as: Brain W/WO, "No protocol required", YES READ
Scanner preference: MR1 only
Coil: Head Coil
| Sequence | Weighting | Change Parameters? | Change # slices? | Coverage/ Angulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAG | T1 | NO | Increase Only | COVER PITUITARY, ANGLE TO MIDLINE |
| COR | TI | NO | Increase Only | COVER PITUITARY, ANGLE PERPENDICULAR TO THE FLOOR OF THE SELLA |
| COR | T2 | NO | Increase Only | NEEDS TO MATCH PRE COR T1 |
| COR | DYNAMIC w/contrast INJECTION | NO | NO | 4 SLICES CENTERED ON PITUITARY 0.1mL/kg (given to the 0.1, NO MAXIMUM)INJECT AT 1.0mL/sec followed by 20mL saline |
| SAG | T1 | NO | Increase Only | NEEDS TO MATCH PRE SAG T1 |