Synopsis

Keywords: Image acquisition: Motion correction, Cross-organ: Pediatric

The goal of this educational talk is to provide the participants with a better understanding of pediatric MRI scans. By the end of the session, attendees should have a clear understanding of current imaging practices for younger children, as well as novel techniques for measuring motion using external trackers and navigators. The session will also cover how real-time motion measurements can be used to improve the success rate of pediatric MRI scans. Finally, the pros and cons of prospective versus retrospective corrections will be discussed, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the options available for improving pediatric MRI scans.

Objectives

After attending this educational talk, the participants should

• Understand the current practice of imaging younger children
• Learn about novel techniques to measure motion using external trackers
• Learn about novel techniques to measure motion using navigators
• Understand how the real-time motion measurements can be used to improve the success of pediatric MRI scans
• Learn about pros/cons of prospective vs retrospective corrections

Overview

1. Current practice in imaging uncooperative children in pediatric radiology departments

• Sedation
• Repeat scans
• Mock MRI
• Child life specialists

2. Motion measurements technologies

• External trackers
• Navigators

3. Motion correction technologies

• Retrospective correction
• Prospective correction
• Motion robust sequences
• Correcting for remaining artifacts, I.e B0 and B1 field corrections

4. Examples of motion correction technologies that made it to clinical practices

• Radial imaging / Propeller
• Navigators
• Real-time motion monitoring
• Pilot tone

Acknowledgements

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