The SAR Problem and Trouble Shooting Strategy

The modifications of slices, flip angle, SAR mode and TR time are required when the SAR exceeds the limits. The scan time and image quality are affected by those. This study analyzes the SAR from the basic side. With the principle diagram of SIEMENS 1.5 T AVANTO and 3.0 T VERIO MRIS, the trouble shooting procedure of SAR problem is reached both in application and problem sides.