"Feed-and-wrap" technique versus deep sedation for neonatal magnetic resonance imaging: a retrospective comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Neonatal MRI is usually performed under deep sedation, which is challenging-especially in low-weight premature patients. In addition, long-term side effects, such as neurotoxicity, are of concern. An alternative to sedation is to induce natural sleep by feeding and immobilising the child, the "feed-and-wrap" technique (FWT). The objective of this study was to evaluate differences in image quality between neonates examined under sedation and by using the FWT during the first four months of life.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively assessed image quality (based on a 4-point semiquantitative scale) of all MRI examinations in neonates performed at our institution between July 2009 and August 2022. Differences in image quality between examinations under sedation v

SUBMITTER: Lollert A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature