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=== 7T Scanner Operation ===
=== 7T Scanner Operation ===
* Checklist of things to do to prepare for scanning  [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/7/73/Checklist_for_when_you_begin_scanning.pdf pdf]
* Checklist for [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/9/9d/Checklist_for_training_new_MRI_users.pdf '''training new MRI users''']
* How to turn on the system [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/b/b1/How_to_turn_on_the_system.pdf pdf]
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/6/60/How_to_Create_New_User_MRI_PV6.01.pdf '''create a new user on the MRI workstation''']
* Checklist of things to do when finished scanning [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/a/a7/Checklist_for_when_you_are_done_scanning.pdf] pdf
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/7/73/Checklist_for_when_you_begin_scanning.pdf '''prepare for scanning''']
* How to get started with MRI scanning on the 7T pharmascan at UiB [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/c/c7/MRI_QA.pdf pdf]
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/b/b1/How_to_turn_on_the_system.pdf '''turn on the system''']
* A table with different coil configurations [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/0/07/CoilConfigurations.pdf pdf]
* After you have [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/a/a7/Checklist_for_when_you_are_done_scanning.pdf '''finished scanning'''] <br>
* How to collect your first MR images [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/d/d8/How_to_obtain_your_first_images.pdf pdf]  
 
* How to provide [[feedback]]
* [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/8/8d/MRI_Survival_Guide.pdf '''7T survival guide'''] - a brief overview over the basics of scanning and transferring of data
* [[Manuals]] and other sources of help <br>
* A detailed description of the [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/c/c7/MRI_QA.pdf '''operation of MR scanner'''], including safety, MR system components, MR protocols, resources, etc..., a bit outdated
* How to use the available [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/f/f9/RFCoils.pdf '''RF coils and animal cradles''']  
* A table with different [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/0/07/CoilConfigurations.pdf '''coil configurations'''] <br>
 
* To '''report a technical problem''', provide '''feedback''' or '''ask questions''': please '''email [mailto:Hans.Rolfsnes@uib.no Hans Olav]'''.
* '''[[Manuals]]''' and other sources of help. <br>


   
   
=== Pulse Sequences and Protocols ===
=== Pulse Sequences and Protocols ===
* [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/b/b8/ProtocolDescriptions.pdf '''Description of the following MR protocols''':] (this is work in progress)
** Macros
** Shimming strategies
** Diffusion
** Dynamic contrast enhancement DCE
** Arterial spin labeling
** Single-voxel spectroscopy
** Chemical shift-imaging
** Intragate
** Ultra-short TE (UTE)  <br>




=== Data Transfer and Post Processing ===
=== Data Transfer and Post Processing ===
* How to transfer MRI data from the scanner [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/12/TransferringMRData.pdf pdf]
* Here is a good explanation of [http://imaging.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/imaging/FormatBruker '''Bruker data format'''].
* How to upload data to Bruker server [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/8/8b/How_to_upload_Data_to_Bruker_Server.pdf pdf] <br>
* How to [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/12/TransferringMRData.pdf '''transfer MRI data'''] from the scanner.
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/8/8b/How_to_upload_Data_to_Bruker_Server.pdf '''upload data'''] to Bruker server.
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/3/3c/How_to_start_with_OsiriX.pdf '''start with OsiriX''']. <br>




=== Various ===
=== Various ===
* Bruker hotlines [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/0/00/MRI_Hotlines.pdf pdf]
* [https://www.bruker.com/service/products/labscape-bruker-biospin-service-life-cycle-support-for-magnetic-resonance-and-imaging/contact-support/contact-us-mri.html '''Bruker hotlines''']
* Checklist for training new MRI users [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/9/9d/Checklist_for_training_new_MRI_users.pdf pdf] <br>
* [http://imaging.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/methods/unixsurvivalguide '''Unix Survival Guide'''] from Cognition and Brain Science unit at Cambridge University.<br>
 


=== Training ===
=== Training ===
 
See '''[[Safety and Operator Training]]'''
''' MRI Course'''
# The MRI course will continue to be offered once a year, in the Fall (Sept/Oct).  The course will be optional, but strongly recommended for anyone that would like to understand the MRI in more depth.  It would thus be suited for people who have ongoing MRI projects and thus need a certain level of understanding of MR physics, SNR dependancies, etc.
# All new users without prior MRI training have to be trained by either Tina Pavlin or Frits Thorsen in practical matters (safety, animal handling) and how to operate the scanner.  The cost of training will be the assisted use price (400 NOK/hour) in addition to the price of the instrument.  This price is fixed per hour of assisted use time, so if users are able to organize themselves such that we can train more than one person (but no more than 4) per session, the price per user will be reduced accordingly.
# New users with prior MRI training and experience have to demonstrate their knowledge by fulfilling the requirement stated in point 4 before they become registered MR users.
# All new users will have to take a multiple choice test before being approved as registered users.  This test will be based on the handouts that we will distribute during training (and also uploaded on our website).  There will be no passing/failing grade on this test; however, wrong answers will necessitate additional training and, therefore, costs.
# Registered users who have not used the MRI system for more than a year need to contact either Tina Pavlin or Frits Thorsen to get updated on guidelines, rules and responsibilities, as well as new software and/or hardware.<br>
* MRI Course Lectures, part 1: NMR/MRI Basics [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/7/72/MRCourseLectures_Oct2011_BasicsTheory.pdf pdf]
* MRI Course Lectures, part 2: SNR Theory [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/4/4c/MRCourseLectures_Oct2011_SNRTheory.pdf pdf]
* MRI Course Lectures, part 3: Contrast Theory [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/5/5c/MRCourseLectures_Oct2011_ContrastTheory.pdf pdf]
* Tutorial: Fundamental Physics of MR Imaging [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/d/da/PooleyRadiographics_a_review_publication_of_the_Radiological_Society_of_North_America_Inc_25.pdf pdf]  <br>
* Quiz [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/15/Quiz.pdf pdf] <br>
 
'''Books on MRI and NMR'''
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=== Safety ===
=== Safety ===
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/9/95/How_to_fill_LN2_on_7T_Pharmascan_at_Vivarium2.pdf '''fill liquid Nitrogen on the MRI system'''].
* How to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/1b/How_to_fill_LHe_on_7T_Pharmascan_at_Vivarium2.pdf'''fill liquid Helium on the MRI system'''].




=== Physiology and Anesthesia ===
=== Animal Physiology, Anesthesia and Handling ===
* General questions and answers on animal handling, anesthesia and Vivarium procedures [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/5/55/Answers_AnimalHandling.pdf pdf]
* [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/5/55/Answers_AnimalHandling.pdf '''General questions and answers on animal handling, anesthesia and Vivarium procedures'''].
* Procedure on how to use anesthesia on small animals in Vivarium [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/b/b0/Procedure_on_how_to_use_anesthesia_on_small_animals.pdf pdf]
* Procedure on how to use [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/b/b0/Procedure_on_how_to_use_anesthesia_on_small_animals.pdf '''anesthesia on small animals in Vivarium'''].
* A paper on Mouse MRI and general outline for planning a mouse MRI experiment [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/1e/MouseMRIPaper.pdf pdf]
* Procedure on how to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/3/35/How_to_prepare_animal_for_intravenous_injection.pdf '''prepare the animal for intravenous injection'''] of contrast agent.
* How to clean animal beds and other equipment  [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/4/40/Procedure_how_to_clean_the_animals_beds_and_other_equipment.pdf pdf]. <br><br>
* Procedure on how to [https://wiki.uib.no/mriwiki/images/9/97/How_to_Use_Injection_Pump.pdf '''use the injection pump'''] for injecting contrast agent intravenously.
* An article on [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/1/1e/MouseMRIPaper.pdf '''Mouse MRI and general outline for planning a mouse MRI experiment'''].
* How to [https://wikihost.uib.no/mriwiki/images/4/40/Procedure_how_to_clean_the_animals_beds_and_other_equipment.pdf '''clean animal beds and other equipment''']. <br><br>

Latest revision as of 09:18, 12 July 2017

7T Scanner Operation

  • To report a technical problem, provide feedback or ask questions: please email Hans Olav.
  • Manuals and other sources of help.


Pulse Sequences and Protocols

  • Description of the following MR protocols: (this is work in progress)
    • Macros
    • Shimming strategies
    • Diffusion
    • Dynamic contrast enhancement DCE
    • Arterial spin labeling
    • Single-voxel spectroscopy
    • Chemical shift-imaging
    • Intragate
    • Ultra-short TE (UTE)


Data Transfer and Post Processing


Various

Training

See Safety and Operator Training


Safety


Animal Physiology, Anesthesia and Handling

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