Faculty Advisor(s)
Lynn Blazaskie
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Abstract
Abstract
Pediatric magnetic resonance imaging is often challenging due to the lack of cooperation and the inability to fully understand the expectations required for the examination. Children are often restless and may have difficulty remaining still for a long period of time. This can lead to motion artifacts and compensate diagnostic value. Due to these reoccurring challenges, there are several strategies to help relax the nerves of pediatric patients. Sedatives can be administered to relax the patients and assist in cooperation during the long scanning times. However, sedation safety, dosage, and patient monitoring is essential when administering medication. Alternative approaches without the use of sedation should be favored if possible. Animal-assisted therapy, musical therapy, and audio/visual recordings can act as positive distractions to help pediatric patients cope during their scan. The specific approach will be dependent on the patient’s age. Motion can also be compensated by the use of saturation bands, breathing techniques and shortened scanning sequences. With the use of these methods, MRI scans can be more tolerable for pediatric patients.
Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, pediatric medical imaging, pediatric sedation, Child-friendly medical environments, pediatric MRI, techniques without sedation
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Department
Medical Imaging
Keywords
pediatric, MRI, sedation, imaging
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Riha, Ashley, "Pediatric Approaches for Magnetic Resonance Imaging" (2025). Student Research Poster Presentations 2025. 11.
https://digitalcommons.misericordia.edu/research_posters2025/11