MRI in Management of Mild TBI/Concussion in the Deployed Setting. (5th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marion, Donald W; Grimes, Jamie B; Hinds II, Sidney R; Lewis, Jeffrey; Baugh, Laura; Stockinger, Zsolt T
• Is Part Of: Military medicine. Volume 183(2018)Supplement 2
• Page Start: 65
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2018-09-05
• Subjects: MRI -- concussion -- mTBI -- magnetic resonance imaging -- nueroimaging; Surgery, Military -- Societies, etc; Medicine, Military -- Societies, etc; Medicine, Military -- Periodicals; Surgery, Military -- Periodicals; Medicine, Military; Surgery, Military; Military Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.98023
• DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0026-4075

Abstract

Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has specific limitations in theater and has unique requirements for its safe use with patients which require additional technician training and strict adherence to MRI-specific safety protocols. Neuroimaging is recommended for the evaluation of service members with clinical red flags new onset or persistent or worsening symptoms, and individuals whose recovery is not progressing as anticipated. This article is a brief discussion of when MRI is appropriate.