Calixto Camilo, Gee Michael S
Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Pediatr Radiol. 2025 Jan;55(1):12-23. doi: 10.1007/s00247-024-06114-0. Epub 2024 Dec 20.
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.
磁共振成像（MRI）是儿科成像中的一项重要工具。它能提供详细的高对比度图像，且无电离辐射，这使其特别适用于儿童。鉴于要平衡图像质量和扫描时间的优先事项以及包括MRI安全协议、某些患者群体需要镇静以及在不同护理阶段接纳患者的灵活性等诸多后勤方面的挑战，创建高效的MRI服务颇具挑战性。本文回顾了改善儿科放射学中MRI操作和工作流程的实用策略，重点强调协议标准化和定制、日程安排优化以及关键绩效指标（KPI）的确定。通过仪表板和报告获取的运营数据可实现持续的质量评估和改进，而专业的人员培训可确保高成像和患者安全标准。本文概述的策略凸显了采用全面的、以患者为中心的方法进行MRI操作的重要性。通过将效率、质量和患者护理放在优先位置，放射科可改善诊断结果和患者体验。
