1. MRI is one of the easiest modalities to learn after general radiography and CT scans. 2. To learn MRI, it is important to understand how the machine works including the coils and buttons. Knowing the machine makes patient positioning easier. 3. Proper patient preparation and briefing is key as MRI scans have different requirements than x-rays and CT scans. Not briefing patients correctly can have consequences.

1. MRI IN PHKL

2. MRI IN PHKL
& WHY IT’S A WASTE NOT TO LEARN MRI

3. MODALITY
 GENERAL RADIOGRAPHY
 CT SCAN
 MRI
EASIEST EXAMINATION
 CXR
 CT BRAIN, CT PARANASAL
SINUSES
 ???

4. TIPS/MODULE TO FOLLOW IF WANT TO
LEARN MRI
(from my past experience)

5. 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
COILS
HOW TO PLUG IN, OUT
BUTTONS
BUTTONS AT THE GANTRY.

6. BY KNOWING YOUR MACHINE, YOU
ALREADY HALF WAY TO POSITIONING
THE PATIENT IN THE SCANNER.

7. 2. PATIENT PREPARATION
 WHY ITS IMPORTANT?
 WHAT’S THE DIFERRENCE WITH XRAYS AND CT SCANS?
 CONSEQUENCES IF PT NOT BRIEFED CORRECTLY

8. 3. PATIENT POSITIONING
IT’S ALL ABOUT CENTERING
PATIENT TO > COIL
COIL TO > MACHINE

9. 4. CONDUCTING THE SCANS
 FOR BEGINNERS
MRI BRAIN (TRO STROKE, HEADACHE FOR
INVESTIGATION)
MRI SPINE
MRI LUMBAR, MRI CERVICAL (LOW BACK PAIN,
LOWER/UPPER LIMB NUMBNESS)
MRI MSK
MRI KNEE, MRI FOOT/ANKLE (LIGAMENTS INJURIES, OA)

10. OTHER ‘SMALL THINGS’ YOU HAVE TO BE
SKILLED AT IN MRI……
 PATIENT REASSURANCE...TO SHOW MORE EMPATHY TO
PATIENT
 APPOINTMENT TAKING
 CONSULTING WITH RADIOLOGISTS, CONSULTANTS