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- Title
The impact of preparation and support procedures for children with sickle cell disease undergoing MRI.
- Authors
Cejda, Katherine R; Smeltzer, Matthew P; Hansbury, Eileen N; McCarville, Mary Elizabeth; Helton, Kathleen J; Hankins, Jane S
- Abstract
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often undergo MRI studies to assess brain injury or to quantify hepatic iron. MRI requires the child to lie motionless for 30-60 min, thus sedation/anesthesia might be used to facilitate successful completion of exams, but this poses additional risks for SCD patients. To improve children's ability to cope with MRI examinations and avoid sedation, our institution established preparation and support procedures (PSP).
- Publication
Pediatric radiology, 2012, Vol 42, Issue 10, p1223
- ISSN
1432-1998
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00247-012-2422-2