MRI Technologistover 8 years ago

For certain patients that undergo magnetic resonance (MR) examinations, the experience may be associated with emotional distress. In these cases, we need to use rapid imaging protocols. Figure shows a fast protocol for the imaging of the brain in a sedated patient with claustrophobia. Upper row (from left to right): T2-w ax, T2-w FLAIR ax, T1-w ax, DWI (b1000). Bottom row (from left to right): T2-w sag, T2-w cor, T1-w ax (post Gd), T1-w sag (post Gd). Total imaging time less than 14 minutes for 9 sequences (T1-w cor post-Gd is not shown). Images courtesy of @tsiochris