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ReviewPediatric radiology2025

Practical strategies to improve MRI operations and workflow in pediatric radiology.

Camilo Calixto, Michael S Gee

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Review in Pediatric radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Camilo CalixtoDepartment of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Michael S GeeHarvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. msgee@mgh.harvard.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential tool in pediatric imaging. It offers detailed, high-contrast images without ionizing radiation, making it particularly suitable for children. Creating an efficient MRI service is challenging given the balancing priorities of image quality and scan time and the overlying logistical challenges, including MRI safety protocols, the need for sedation in certain patient populations, and flexibility to accommodate patients at different phases of care. This paper reviews practical strategies to improve MRI operations and workflows in pediatric radiology, emphasizing protocol standardization and customization, scheduling optimization, and identification of key performance indicators (KPIs). Operational data through dashboards and reports enable continuous quality assessment and improvement, while specialized staff training ensures high imaging and patient safety standards. The strategies outlined in this paper highlight the importance of a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to MRI operations. By prioritizing efficiency, quality, and patient care, radiology departments can improve diagnostic outcomes and patient experience.

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Efficiency, OrganizationalMagnetic Resonance ImagingPediatricsQuality ImprovementRadiology Department, HospitalWorkflowChildHumansPatient SafetyMagnetic resonance imagingPatient-centered carePediatricsQuality improvementWorkflow

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