Wolfgang Loew1,
Jean A. Tkach1, Ronald G. Pratt1, Barret R. Daniels1,
Randy O. Giaquinto1, Stephanie L. Merhar1, Beth M.
Kline-Fath1, Kim M. Cecil1, Charles L. Dumoulin2
1Imaging
Research Center, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati,
OH, United States; 2Imaging Research Center, Cincinnati Children's
Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, United States
In this abstract we present the development of a dedicated 1.5T neonatal MR system for Neonate Intensive Care Units (NICUs). This novel system utilizes a small footprint magnet with advanced imaging capabilities and a dedicated patient handling system. A systems overview is given including the workflow of the patient handling. Clinical relevant spectroscopy scans and an in-vivo imaging scan were acquired on neonates.