Bill Faulkner, Kristan Harrington and Dr. Howard Rowley discuss challenges and solutions regarding performing MRI on pediatric patients. Major topics include sedation, general anesthesia, motion reduction techniques and contrast media use.
Discuss the challenges associated with Pediatric MRI
- Explain the various types of sedation and methods for pediatric tolerance without sedation
- Describe imaging techniques that will assist in pediatric patient ability to complete exams
- Discuss CT versus MRI for imaging of pediatric patients
- Learn new approach for the decision to deliver gadolinium based contrast agents
The content of this Contrast Enhanced MRI Program is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the MRI environment. These individuals include MRI Technologists, Imaging Nurses, MRI Researchers, and Others.
This program has been approved for 1.00 hours of Category A CE credit as designated by the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) RCEEM.
Release Date: 5/10/2021 | Expires: 5/9/2022
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In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME/CE activity. The planner has nothing to disclose
- Reducing Sedation and Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients at MRI
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This MRiCast episode is supported by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. through an unrestricted educational grant.