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--- library:cervical_spine_protocol [2025/06/25 14:41] – scott
+++ library:cervical_spine_protocol [2025/06/25 14:49] (current) – scott
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 =====Cervical Spine MRI Protocol=====
-The protocol below represents a full cervical spine exam. There is variation depending on the clinical question and clinician preference.  It is highly suggested to acquire at last one post contrast series with fat saturation. For scanning technique, see the [[cervical_spine|Cervical Spine MRI Guide]]
+The protocol below represents a full cervical spine exam. There is variation depending on the clinical question and clinician preference.  It is highly suggested to acquire at last one post contrast series with fat saturation if contrast is administered. It is also highly suggested to acquire one series in the dorsal plane, typically a T2 or STIR. For scanning technique, see the [[cervical_spine|Cervical Spine MRI Guide]]
 **Disclaimer:** Please keep in mind any parameters, positioning, or coil selections listed are meant to serve as a guideline, your particular scanner specifications and coil set may vary, necessitating different parameters than those listed.
-Position: Supine or Prone
+Position: Supine
 Coil: Flex coil, Quad Knee, Spine Coil, or Knee Coil
 Parameters:
-  * FOV: Sm (12cm) Med (15cm) Lg (18cm)
+  * FOV: Sm (18cm) Med (24cm) Lg (32cm)
   * Resolution: 0.6mm x 0.8mm
-  * Slice Thickness: 2.5-3.5mm
+  * Slice Thickness: 2-3mm
   * Averages/NEX: 4
+**Sagittal T2 \\
-**Sagittal T2** \\
+Sagittal STIR\\
-**Sagittal STIR**\\
 Sagittal T1\\
-**Axial T2**\\
+Axial T2\\
 Axial T1\\
 __Contrast__\\
 Sagittal T1 \\
-Axial T1 \\
+Axial T1**