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Jean A Tkach1, Noah H Hillman, Alan H Jobe

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A novel 1.5-T MRI system offers advanced neonatal imaging directly within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This system reduces risks and costs associated with transporting premature infants for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Neonatal Care
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Transporting premature infants from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for MRI poses significant medical risks and logistical challenges.
  • Current practices necessitate moving vulnerable neonates to radiology departments, increasing potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a compact 1.5-Tesla (T) MRI system specifically designed for neonatal imaging within the NICU.
  • To assess the system's performance using a sheep model simulating human prematurity.

Main Methods:

  • An orthopedic 1.5-T MRI system was adapted for neonatal applications.
  • MRI scans of the brain, chest, and abdomen were performed on 12 premature lambs within hours of birth.
  • Images acquired using spin-echo, fast spin-echo, and gradient-echo sequences were reviewed by pediatric radiologists.

Main Results:

  • All lambs remained physiologically stable during MRI examinations.
  • High-quality MRI scans with excellent spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and tissue contrast were achieved within 30 minutes.
  • The system successfully imaged brain, chest, and abdominal regions in multiple time points.

Conclusions:

  • The developed neonatal MRI system demonstrates feasibility for providing advanced imaging capabilities directly in the NICU.
  • This in-situ MRI approach offers reduced costs, lower acoustic noise, and enhanced safety for neonates.
  • The system minimizes medical risks associated with infant transport for diagnostic imaging.