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At what stage of pregnancy should MRI be avoided?
At what stage of pregnancy should MRI be avoided?
- When ultrasound provides accurate information
- In the second half of pregnancy
- In the first half of pregnancy (correct)
- During fetal surgery assessment
What is a contraindication for MRI?
What is a contraindication for MRI?
- Suspicion of fetal CNS anomalies
- Fetal intrathoracic lesions
- Morbidly adherent placenta
- Maternal weight/size exceeds table recommendations or MRI caliber (correct)
When can gadolinium contrast with MRI be used?
When can gadolinium contrast with MRI be used?
- When it significantly improves diagnostic performance and is expected to improve fetal or maternal outcome (correct)
- Only when ultrasound provides accurate information
- In complicated twin pregnancies
- In the first half of pregnancy
What is an indication for MRI?
What is an indication for MRI?
Why does MRI image quality suffer in the first half of pregnancy?
Why does MRI image quality suffer in the first half of pregnancy?
What is not a contraindication for MRI?
What is not a contraindication for MRI?
What is the main advantage of Fetal MRI over other fetal imaging modalities?
What is the main advantage of Fetal MRI over other fetal imaging modalities?
What is the primary indication for performing a limited ultrasound in any trimester?
What is the primary indication for performing a limited ultrasound in any trimester?
What is the frequency range of the abdominal transducer used in fetal ultrasound?
What is the frequency range of the abdominal transducer used in fetal ultrasound?
What is a contraindication for the use of Gadolinium contrast in fetal imaging?
What is a contraindication for the use of Gadolinium contrast in fetal imaging?
What is the primary purpose of a standard second-trimester scan in low-risk pregnancies?
What is the primary purpose of a standard second-trimester scan in low-risk pregnancies?
What is the frequency range of the transvaginal transducer used in fetal ultrasound?
What is the frequency range of the transvaginal transducer used in fetal ultrasound?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining a consent form from the patient?
What is the primary purpose of obtaining a consent form from the patient?
What is the optimal patient position for an MRI scan of the fetus?
What is the optimal patient position for an MRI scan of the fetus?
What is the primary sequence used for fetal brain assessment in MRI?
What is the primary sequence used for fetal brain assessment in MRI?
What is the purpose of the three-plane HASTE sequence in MRI?
What is the purpose of the three-plane HASTE sequence in MRI?
What is the importance of instructing the patient to hold their breath during the MRI scan?
What is the importance of instructing the patient to hold their breath during the MRI scan?
Why is it necessary to remove all metal objects before entering the MRI scanner room?
Why is it necessary to remove all metal objects before entering the MRI scanner room?
What is the primary factor that influences the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in fetal imaging?
What is the primary factor that influences the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in fetal imaging?
What is the advantage of ultrasound in fetal imaging when it comes to calcified lesions?
What is the advantage of ultrasound in fetal imaging when it comes to calcified lesions?
In what situations may MRI provide additional information in fetal imaging?
In what situations may MRI provide additional information in fetal imaging?
What is the primary concern regarding radiation exposure during pregnancy?
What is the primary concern regarding radiation exposure during pregnancy?
What is a limitation of ultrasound in fetal imaging?
What is a limitation of ultrasound in fetal imaging?
What is the advantage of MRI in fetal imaging compared to ultrasound?
What is the advantage of MRI in fetal imaging compared to ultrasound?
