MRI Parameters and Positioning

Radiologie

An indispensable companion in the MR suite!
Follows the chronological order of examination steps

The ideal reference guide for use in daily practice ...

Successful MR imaging requires that highly standardized examination conditions be met. This convenient text presents a wealth of valuable information on correct patient positioning and appropriate sequence parameters on the MR scanner. It takes you step-by-step through the complete MR exam, from materials needed and coil selection to tips, tricks, and problem-solving strategies.

Note these special features:

• Convenient, easy-to-use format-ideal for use in the MR suite
• Key positioning information for the entire body
• Helpful examples of recommended MR imaging sequence parameters
• Analysis of the classic indications arising from neurological and orthopedic disorders
• Details on conducting adjunct examinations such as MR angiography and MR cholangiography

Here is the handy, pocket-sized guide to conducting MRI examinations that all radiologists and residents need to have by their side. Optimize the accuracy of resulting images to provide the most complete patient care!

Torsten B. Moeller, M.D. and Emil R. Reif, M.D. are both in the Department of Radiology, Caritas Hospital, Dillingen, Germany.

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Magnetic resonance imaging is a modality that is carried out under highly standardized conditions. Without knowledge of proper patient positioning and setting of parameters on the MR scanner, the quality of resultant images cannot be optimized. This book provides in easy-to-use form the general principles of patient positioning in MR imaging, and the appropriate scanning parameters, as used most commonly in hospital departments and practice. The text is organized in a manner that follows the chronological order of examination steps: preparation for the examination and materials needed; specifics as to patient positioning and choice of coils; protocols for carrying out the examination; and examples of recommended MR imaging sequence parameters. Besides the classic indications arising from neurological and orthopedic isorders, this book includes positioning information for the entire body and adjunct examinations, including MR angiography and MR cholangiography.