Clinical Indications for Rapid Sequence MRI in Pediatric Neurosurgical Patients and the Limitations and Barriers to Implementation

Rapid and fast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols have become increasingly popular for pediatric neurosurgical patients as they are a great way to reduce ionizing radiation and sedation. While their popularity has increased, there are hurdles to overcome when transitioning to using them clinically, such as cost, staffing training, and motion artifact. Through this paper, we developed a protocol for clinical applications where rapid MRI can be a substitute or adjuvant in diagnostic workup. Further, we outline the relevant literature for the use of RS-MRI for the spine, TBI, and hydrocephalus pathologies while expanding upon the limitations and logistical barriers when transitioning to their use, a few of which are discussed above. Through this, we conclude that RS-MRI can be used diagnostically for spinal pathologies such as syrinx and hydrocephalus. Further, its lack of sensitivity for TBI findings makes rapid sequence magnetic resonance imaging (RS-MRI) a strong adjuvant with other advanced imaging or computed tomography (CT) for traumatic brain injury (TBI) pathologies.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

Enthalten in:

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE - (2024), 203 vom: 12. Jan.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Franklin, Deveney [VerfasserIn]
Barr, Candace [VerfasserIn]
Nguyen, Diana [VerfasserIn]
O'Shaughnessy, Declan [VerfasserIn]
Gilbert, Olivia E [VerfasserIn]
Quinsey, Carolyn [VerfasserIn]

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Adjuvants, Immunologic
Journal Article
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Date Completed 30.01.2024

Date Revised 30.01.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3791/65797

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367749580