Title |
Pediatric neuro MRI: tricks to minimize sedation
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Published in |
Pediatric Radiology, April 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/s00247-017-3785-1 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Matthew J. Barkovich, Duan Xu, Rahul S. Desikan, Cassandra Williams, A. James Barkovich |
Abstract |
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the workhorse modality in pediatric neuroimaging because it provides excellent soft-tissue contrast without ionizing radiation. Until recently, studies were uninterpretable without sedation; however, given development of shorter sequences, sequences that correct for motion, and studies showing the potentially deleterious effects of sedation on immature laboratory animals, it is prudent to minimize sedation when possible. This manuscript provides basic guidelines for performing pediatric neuro MRI without sedation by both modifying technical factors to reduce scan time and noise, and using a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate imaging with the patient's biorhythms. |
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