Abstract #1064

A radiofrequency coil for infants and toddlers

Kyle M Gilbert^1,2, Emily S Nichols^3,4, Joseph S Gati^1,2, and Emma G Duerden^3,4,5

¹Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping, Western University, London, ON, Canada, ²Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada, ³Applied Psychology, Western University, London, ON, Canada, ⁴Western Institute for Neuroscience, Western University, London, ON, Canada, ⁵Department of Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada

Synopsis

Keywords: RF Arrays & Systems, RF Arrays & Systems

This abstract presents an adjustable RF coil designed for imaging three-month-old infants to three-year-old toddlers, where motion and variance in head size can be detrimental to image quality. The coil is designed with an open face to allow for the use of camera or motion tracking systems. The tailored RF coil produced higher SNR and lower geometry factors than adult coils. Accelerated protocols can now be combined with prospective motion correction, thereby improving the success rate of imaging infant and toddler populations.

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