Course Name : MRI protocols

Code(Credit) : CUTM 2646(3-0-1)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this modules, a student will have a basic working knowledge of the MRI

The knowledge of proper technical skills of MRI should help them work with full confidence in the MRI unit /department

PROGRAMME OUT COMES

The subject MRI protocols form the backbone of Radio diagnosis in the MRI modality of imaging sciences.

The course is relevant in the context that it helps students to understand patient Positioning during the MRI procedure of different organ system to obtain well defined images for proper diagnosis of MRI films and images.

COURSE SYALLABUS

Module-1:

MRI Brain plain, contrast, Epilepsy protocol, Orbits protocol, DBS protocol, Indications, Contraindications, preparation, Sequences, Planning, Parameters of different sequences and Window period.

Module-2

Advanced MRI techniques: MR Angiography, venography (TOF, phase contrast and dynamic contrast MR angiography), Functional MRI, MR Spectroscopy, Recent advancement in MRI and open MRI, MRCP, DWI, SWI, perfusion etc.

Module-3:

MRI spine imaging – C spine, D spine, L spine, DL spine, CD spine, Whole spine Protocol Indications, Contraindications, preparation, Sequences, Planning, Parameters of different sequences

Module-4:

MRI joint imaging – Shoulder, Hand with wrist, Knee joint, Ankle, foot, Hip joint Indications, Contraindications, preparation, Sequences, Planning, Parameters of different sequences

Module-5:

MR abdomen & pelvis imaging – MRCP, Enterorrhaphy, Fistulogram, prostate, Cervix, Uterus imaging Indications, Contraindications, preparation, Sequences, Planning, Parameters of different sequences.

Module-6:

Soft tissue imaging: MR Breast, MR Cardiac, Neck, Tongue, Muscular imaging Indications, Contraindications, preparation, Sequences, Planning, Parameters of different sequences in detail

Module -7:

MRI report format, data analysis, precaution for MRI film, counseling with patients and attendants. Coordination with Radiologist and team workers during MRI