The choice of most appropriate contrast medium should be based on criteria of safety, tolerability, and efficacy, characterized in age-specific clinical trials and personal experience. Gadolinium-based contrast media are recommended for enhancing imaging quality. Awareness of age-specific adaptations in MRI technique can optimize image quality. MRI may be used to help diagnose or monitor treatment for a variety of conditions within the brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Discussion among the experts concluded that MRI is preferred over ionizing-radiation modalities for many indications, with advantages in safety and efficacy. Childrens magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the inside of your childs body. AP A 2-year-old girl in Florida weighing less than ten pounds died of long-term starvation and her parents were arrested on child abuse charges. Review of the literature indicated that few published data provide guidance on best practice in pediatric MRI. Nine leading pediatric radiologists from internationally recognized radiology centers convened at a consensus meeting in Bordeaux, France, to discuss applications of contrast- enhanced MRI across a range of indications in children.
This article reviews recent developments in pediatric contrast-enhanced MRI and offers recommendations on current best practice. Guideline changes, for example on contrast-medium choice, require continued practice reappraisal. Sedation is required for all children up to 8 years old. Will be sedated for the exam, please follow the sedation preparation guidelines provided to you by your medical team. If your child: Will not be sedated, there are no special preparations to follow. Practice varies widely between centers, reflecting the rapid pace of change and the need for further research. There are different preparations to follow according to exactly what type of MRI scan your child is having. Abstract : Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), frequently with contrast enhancement, is the preferred imaging modality for many indications in children.
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