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Abstract #1768

Optimized Pediatric Suite with head array adjustable for patients 0-5 yrs of age

Modhurin Banerjee 1 , Clyve Konrad Follante 1 , Aleksey Zemskov 1 , Rodney Bills 1 , Mark Giancola, 1 , Lakshan Nanayakkara 1 , Sarah Ortman 1 , Jessica Buzek 2 , Taracila Victor 1 , Kolman Juhasz 3 , Stephen Scurria 1 , Thomas Grafendorfer 4 , Paul Calderon 5 , Vijay Alagappan 6 , Steve Lee 1 , Shreyas Vasanawala 7 , and Fraser Robb 1

1 GE, Aurora, OH, United States, 2 GE, WI, United States, 3 Vita-Mix Corp, OH, United States, 4 GE, CA, United States, 5 Diamante Engineering, CA, United States, 6 Softgel Healthcare, TN, India, 7 LPCH, CA, United States

We illustrate the evolution of a previously featured 32-channel pediatric suite coil system. The system now comprises (up to) 80 multiplexed elements: a multi-degree of freedom adjustable 28 element head coil; a 28 element uniform posterior array in a rigid base; and a two-part foamed anterior array consisting of 2 subplates/subarrays - each subarray consisting of either 12 or 16 (uniform) elements. The system gives superior SNR performance and parity acceleration factor relative to extant adult-based systems. The mechanical and aesthetic design has matured, yielding a product that adroitly enhances the workflow and patient experience for the 0-to-5 year population.

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