POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
SF 7a - Addressing challenges in imaging of larger patients
Lectures
SF 7a - Key considerations in general radiography examinations of larger patients
11:05K. Knapp, Exeter / UK
Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the impact of patient size on image quality and dose.
2. To review the limitations and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art equipment.
3. To explore key optimisation steps for the examination of larger patients, children and adults, in general radiography.
SF 7a - Modification of ultrasound technique and protocols for larger patients
08:35B. Kraus, Vienna / AT
Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the impact of patient size on ultrasound technique and image quality.
2. To consider current ultrasound technology, systems, and probes.
3. To explore key optimisation steps, techniques and protocols, for the examination of larger patients.
SF 7a - Diagnostic image quality considerations for larger patients in computed tomography
09:12S.J. Foley, Dublin / IE
Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the impact of patient size on image quality and dose for paediatric and adult examinations.
2. To review the limitations and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art equipment.
3. To explore key optimisation steps, techniques and protocols, for the examination of larger patients.
SF 7a - Optimal imaging of larger patients in magnetic resonance imaging
10:20E. Thiry, Strasbourg / FR
Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the impact of patient size on image quality in MRI.
2. To consider current scanner, coil, and sequence design in terms of larger patients
3. To explore key optimisation steps, techniques and protocols, for the examination of larger patients.
Speakers
Karen Knapp
Exeter, United Kingdom
Barbara Kraus
Vienna, Austria
Shane J. Foley
Dublin, Ireland
Elise Thiry
Strasbourg, France
