New strategies to reduce the need for sedation in pediatric MRI examinations
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- October 20 2025
- Duration 4:1
MRI scans can be stressful for young children, often requiring sedation, which poses various challenges. In this webinar, Dr. Inarejos Clemente, Director of Radiology at Sant Joan de Déu Children's Hospital in Barcelona, presents the innovative strategies used at his hospital to make pediatric MRI exams faster and more comfortable, significantly reducing the need for sedation and revolutionizing outcomes.
At-a-glance:
- [02:26] Discover why MRI exams for children can be stressful
- [03:07] Learn about the challenges in patient sedation
- [04:12] Explore the strategies used at Sant Joan de Déu Children's Hospital
- [08:21] Experience how Philips Ambient Experience with In-bore Connect personalizes the MRI environments and get insights on a clinical study
- [12:25] See how SmartSpeed AI technology enables high-quality imaging
Creating a child-friendly MRI environment
A comforting hospital setting can significantly reduce anxiety for children during MRI procedures. Elements such as colorful wall designs, playful artwork, therapy dogs, or entertainers create a welcoming atmosphere, helping to relax young patients and enhance the quality of the examination.
Enhancing the MRI experience with distraction and comfort techniques
During scans, children are distracted through videos or cartoons, which help them remain calm and reduce movements. Specialized wrapping devices provide security and comfort throughout the procedure.
Transforming the MRI experience with advanced technology
A personalized MRI environment that features Ambient Experience with dynamic lighting, sound and video, real-time guidance and integrated breathing instructions can help reduce stress and enhance patient compliance. A clinical study demonstrates a 40% reduction in stress levels among younger patients aged 6 to 10, along with improved diagnostic accuracy. Advanced imaging technologies, such as SmartSpeed with AI, facilitate faster scans with excellent image quality, achieving comprehensive imaging in under 30 seconds.
Realizing enhanced outcomes
These combined strategies lead to safer, high-quality pediatric MRI exams reducing the need for sedation, improved patient experiences, shorter exam times and enhanced diagnostic outcomes.
New strategies enable safe and high-quality pediatric MRI while limiting the use of sedation. We offer a good patient experience, limit disruptions during the scan, decrease examination time and improve the diagnostic outcome.
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