RANZCR ASM 2011 / R-0044
Baby in the box: The MRI Compatible Neonatal Incubator
This poster was originally presented at the RANZCR Annual Scientific Meeting 2011, October 6-9, in Melbourne/AU.
Congress:
RANZCR ASM 2011
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Safety, Equipment, MR, Paediatric, Neuroradiology brain
Authors:
A. Lane, A. Coulthard, P. Colditz; Brisbane/AU
DOI:
10.1594/ranzcr2011/R-0044
Conclusion
The MRIcNI
- has improved the safety of MRI for neonates and has contributed to better image quality
- is a significant resource for research in preterms,
LBW and term babies with brain injury
- is providing better access to imaging for younger,
smaller and sicker infants in the clinical setting
- in the future will allow for more advanced imaging techniques to be applied to this vulnerable population
- will facilitate translational research that will lead to improved neurodevelopmental outcomes in this vulnerable high risk population
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Ray Buckley and MRI staff,
and Karen Hose and NICU staff for their assistance. Thanks to Glenn Honey (Imaging Solutions) and Lammers Medical,
and Dr Gerry Potgieter,
Radiology Registrar Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital,
for assistance with images.