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Tom Saliba1, Grammatina Boitsios2

  • 1Radiology, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola, Brussels, BEL.

Cureus
|November 29, 2023
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A new pediatric MRI method allows children to rest on an adult

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric imaging
  • Medical technology
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric MRI scans often require anesthesia due to children's inability to remain still.
  • Anesthesia carries risks and is not always feasible or advisable for pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an innovative system for pediatric MRI.
  • To reduce pediatric patient agitation during MRI examinations.

Main Methods:

  • Children are allowed to rest on their accompanying adult's abdomen during the MRI scan.
  • This method aims to provide a calming and secure environment.

Main Results:

  • The described method reduces children's agitation during MRI.
  • Diagnostic quality images can be acquired without anesthesia.

Conclusions:

  • This approach offers a viable alternative to anesthesia for pediatric MRI.
  • It enhances the feasibility of obtaining diagnostic images in young patients.

Keywords:
anaesthesiamripediatricpediatric mrisedation

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