Adrian_Sampath_Overseas_Case Study_Jan_2017

MRI Scan of Client
Adrian Sampath
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The scan began at 9:07am and was successfully completed at 9:45am which was 38mins.
The client had no issue during the scan and remained still, thus producing high quality
diagnostic MR images. Movement would have decreased the sharpness of the images in the
form of blurring. During the scan time, the client was encouraged and coached through the
mic system to remain still as possible. The following pulse sequences was defined by (MRI
MASTER, 2017) and were the scans done on the client:
1. Localizer.
A scout image to set all parameters for the upcoming scans.
2. Proton Density Fat Saturation Transverse.
Shows tissues with the higher concentration or density of protons (hydrogen atoms) which
produce the strongest signals and appear the brightest on the image.
3. T1 Sagittal.
T1 pulse sequence shows different density differently. Muscle tissue shows up grey, whereas
air shows up black.
4. T2 Fat Saturation Sagittal.
This pulse sequence shows adipose tissues dark on T2 weighted fat saturated images.
5. Proton Density Fat Saturation Coronal.
Same concept as number 2, only difference is the coronal view.
6. T1 Turbo Inversion Recovery Magnitude (TRIM) Coronal.
This pulse sequence nulls signals from fat.
7. Proton Density Dixon Fat Saturation Transverse.
This sequence essentially interacts with the water and fat molecules which is good for imaging
the muscle tissue.
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