Pediatric Chest Image of the week

Precision imaging for tiny chests, no motion artifacts

This week, we’re sharing a recent pediatric chest scan performed on an 11-month-old patient using the DISCOVERY 3.0T system and Snuggle our 24-channel pediatric body coil.

Despite the challenges of imaging the chest in infants—where motion and cooperation are limiting factors—this 2D acquisition achieved excellent soft tissue contrast and resolution, supporting clear anatomical assessment in a time-efficient scan.

B0: 3.0 T Scanner:DISCOVERY MR750w Software: ['27',LX',MR Software  Release: DV26.0_R06_2132.a'] Receive Coil: 24 Peds Body Anatomy: CHEST Age: 011M Voxel Size: 0.8 mm x 0.8 mm x 5.0 mm Matrix Size: 256 x 256 x 25

Slice Spacing: 5.0 mm Acquisition Type: 2D Flip Angle: 20degrees Echo Time: 3.6 ms Repetition Time: 9.9 ms Echo Train Length: 1 Percent Sampling: 100.0

This scan demonstrates purpose-built pediatric coils make sharp chest imaging possible—even in fast-moving, non-sedated infants.

If you’d like to review the image or discuss how this setup can support your team, schedule a quick call or demo.