Majeed Haris,  Sussman Marshall,  Feldman Brian,  Man Carina,  Blanchette Victor,  Doria Andrea

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-051

To evaluate the T2 map relaxation times in healthy male children and adolescent ankle cartilage under altered magnetic resonance image (MRI) protocols and to document trends in these T2 relaxation times with varying ages and body mass index (BMI). Read More

Authors:  Majeed Haris , Sussman Marshall , Feldman Brian , Man Carina , Blanchette Victor , Doria Andrea

Keywords:  Hemophilia, Optimization Protocol, T2 Map MRI

Nevo Elad,  States Lisa,  Magee Ralph

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-008 (T)

PET/MRI is a relatively new imaging modality whose efficacy is still being determined. One of the major draws to PET/MR over PET/CT is the reduction in radiation exposure to patients. This is especially desirable in the pediatric population due to the likelihood of multiple exposures during their lifetime, and the increased sensitivity they have to radiation. A typical whole body PET/CT exam can take about 30 minutes, whereas a typical whole body PET/MR exam takes about 90 minutes at our institution. The introduction of a new 3D T2 Dixon technique sequence for PET/MR has the potential of decreasing total scan time significantly, however maintaining current image quality and diagnostic value is critical. Our objective is to test out this new sequence to see whether scan times are reduced and if it is a viable diagnostic replacement for our current T2 sequence. Read More

Authors:  Nevo Elad , States Lisa , Magee Ralph

Keywords:  PET/MR, Optimization

Berlin Sheila,  Guedes Bianca,  Vasavada Pauravi,  Wien Michael,  Albuquerque Pedro,  Ugas Carlos

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-013

A near-miss event is characterized by detection and correction of a gap in care before harm reaches the patient. After a near-miss event in which midgut volvulus (MGV) was identified on an ultrasound (US) performed for suspected hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS), we implemented a new Vomiting Infant Protocol to capture cases of malrotation (MR)/MGV presenting with nonbilious emesis (NBE). Read More

Authors:  Berlin Sheila , Guedes Bianca , Vasavada Pauravi , Wien Michael , Albuquerque Pedro , Ugas Carlos

Keywords:  Qualitiy Initiative, Protocol Optimization, Mid-Gut Volvulus

Lee Jason,  Bokhari Danial

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-024

Physician Associates (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Radiologist Assistants (RAs) have functioned as physician extenders by delivering patient care in areas that are suffering from a physician shortage. While physician extenders have filled the void in areas lacking adequate physician coverage, they have also become a significant part of medical professionals' education. Each physician extender has unique roles, education, licensing, and supervision levels. They also can provide more than patient care and procedures in the clinical setting.

Having an RA can be advantageous as they already know basic radiology principles and have the required knowledge to perform procedures. Not only do they provide continuity of care, but they are also highly educated, knowledgeable, and work in various modalities. Besides enhancing patient care in the academic setting, they can provide numerous tasks that are beneficial to a radiology department at an academic medical center.
We plan to demonstrate how learning through simulation training and the creation and following of protocols can demonstrate the value of an RA. We also plan to discuss RA satisfaction surveys from our institution as well as show how fellow RA colleagues doing their various duties have demonstrated the value of RAs in the academic organization. Read More

Authors:  Lee Jason , Bokhari Danial

Keywords:  Pediatric Radiology, Protocol Optimization, Productivity