Table 1.
Sequence list from an MRI head scan protocol run in the first level controlled operating mode on a GE 3-T scanner.
| Sequence | Scan time (mm:ss.ms) | Field of view (mm) | Slice thickness (mm) | Flip angle (°) | SAR6 min (W/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Plane Loc SSFSE* | 00:19.87 | 300 | 10 | 90 | 3.199 |
| Ax FSPGR 3D | 2:06.80 | 200 | 1 | 12 | 0.140 |
| Ax diffusion-weighted image | 2:37.60 | 220 | 3.6 | 90 | 0.294 |
| Sag CUBE FLAIR | 6:57.16 | 240 | 1.2 | 90 | 0.363 |
| Ax FSPGR 3D | 2:04.71 | 200 | 1 | 12 | 0.140 |
| Ax T2 PROPELLER | 6:46.30 | 220 | 2 | 142 | 2.548 |
| Total time | 20:52.44 |
The sequence denoted * is a localizer, described below. The SAR6 min is a whole-body average value.