MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging

High-Quality Data for Human and Animal Protocols
BIOPAC offers a series of cables, electrodes, electrode leads, transducers, amplifiers, gating systems, and stimulus options for safe data acquisition of physiological signals in the MRI environment. Specially developed cables make it easy to interface between the control room and the chamber, and MR Safe and MR Conditional items are available. Electrodes and sensors are radiotranslucent and designed for use in the MRI. AcqKnowledge software includes automated data cleaning tools to further filter the data for high-quality results and easier analysis.
See also:
- Recommended Reading for MRI Data Acquisition
- Usage Declarations for MR, Radiotranslucent, and Radio-opaque Products
- Physiological Measurement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems
- Connections for Physiological Signals in an MRI
- Safety Awareness Notes for Cables and Electrodes During MRI
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Safety Guidelines for Recording Biopotential Measurements in the MRI Environment
B) Attach the EL508 or EL509 electrodes as close to each other as possible, on the subject’s skin, for the measurement.
C) Place electrodes in as straight of a line as possible which is perpendicular to the magnet’s axis.
D) Place electrodes between 3-5 cm apart, if possible; the larger the area between the electrodes, the stronger the MRI gradient artifact.
B ) Run the leads out of the chamber bore in the simplest (straightest) manner possible.
C) Do not allow the electrode leads to touch the subject’s bare skin. Electrode leads may heat up in the MRI.
– Use a thermal insulator (such as a blanket or towel) between the electrode lead and the subject’s skin.
– It’s also possible to use thermally-insulating foam jacket, similar to those used for insulating copper tubing, for placing the electrode leads to keep them away from the subject’s skin.
Accelerometer 2 G (tri-axial) for MRI
Part #: TSD109A-MRI
This Tri-Axial ±2 G Accelerometer high-level output transducer is optimal for measuring ballistocardiography, stroke volume, respiration, restless leg syndrome, and…
Accelerometer 5 G (uses 3 inputs) for MRI
Part #: TSD109C2-MRI
This Tri-Axial Accelerometer high level output transducer (±5 G) is optimal for measuring accelerations when performing slow movements, subtle gestures,…
Ag-AgCl Electrodes
Part #: EL254, EL254RT, EL254S, EL258, EL258H, EL258RT, EL258S
Silver-silver chloride (Ag-AgCl) electrodes provide accurate and clear transmission of surface biopotentials. EL250 Series reusable lead electrodes are suitable for…
Air Flow Head – Tiered
Part #: RX117A-MRI
The RX117A-MRI is a sterilizable air flow head for use with BIOPAC pneumotachs—fits standard (TSD117A, SS11LB) and -MRI (TSD117A-MRI) transducers. The…
Airflow Mouthpiece Replacement for MRI
Part #: RX-AFT35-MOUTH
The RX-AFT35-MOUTH is a low profile liquid silicone mouthpiece replacement for the AFT35-MRI non-rebreathing T-valve assembly. The AFT35-MRI fits inside the head coil…
Bioimpedance Strip Electrode with Leads
Part #: EL526
Pack of four strip electrodes with TP leads attached, intended for bioimpedance applications. Each electrode is 16.5 cm x 1.3…
Cardio Respiratory Gating System – ECG
Part #: GATE-CARD-EL, GATE-CARD-E
Complete Dual-Channel Gating Systems These gate systems provide the cardiac trigger via an MRI Smart Electrocardiogram Amplifier (ECG100C-MRI) and include an…
Digital Trigger Unit for MRI Gating
Part #: DTU100
Use the DTU100 Digital Trigger Unit to trigger an MRI system with the occurrence of the R-wave present in human…
Disp. Radiotranslucent Electrode, 100/pk
Part #: EL508
These disposable, radiotranslucent, pre-gelled electrodes have a circular contact on latex-free, vinyl tape backing. Use with LEAD108B or LEAD108C RT leads.…
Disposable RT Dry Electrodes
Part #: EL509
These disposable dry electrodes have a very long shelf-life and are ideal for EDA/GSR applications. EL509 electrodes are radiotranslucent and have circular…
Disposable RT Electrodes – 3/set (pk of 20 sets)
Part #: EL510
EL510 is a disposable, Ag-AgCl , radio-translucent set of three pre-wired electrodes with hydrogel centers and hydrocolloid ends. Contact area:…
ECG Electrocardiogram Amplifier for MRI
Part #: ECG100C-MRI
The ECG100C-MRI Electrocardiogram Amplifier records electrical activity generated by the heart and will reliably record ECG from humans, animals and…
EDA Electrodermal Activity Amplifier for MRI
Part #: EDA100C-MRI
MRI Smart Amplifier The EDA100C-MRI measures both the skin conductance level (SCL) and skin conductance response (SCR) as they vary…
Electrode Gel, Isotonic, 114 g
Part #: GEL101A
GEL101A electrode paste is specially formulated with 0.5% saline added to a neutral base to create an isotonic, 0.05 molar…
Electroencephalogram EEG Amplifier for MRI
Part #: EEG100C-MRI
MRI Smart Amplifier The EEG100C-MRI Electroencephalogram (EEG) Amplifier amplifies bioelectric potentials associated with neuronal activity of the brain and can…
EMG Electromyogram Amplifier for MRI
Part #: EMG100C-MRI
MRI Smart Amplifier The EMG100C-MRI Electromyogram Amplifier amplifies general and skeletal muscle electrical activity. The amplifier functions directly with AcqKnowledge to…
Fast Response Thermistor for MRI
Part #: TSD202A-MRI
TSD202A-MRI employs a fast response thermistor and is appropriate for use in locations where temperature changes rapidly, as with the temperature changes of…
Fiber Optic Temperature System
Part #: FOTS100
Stand-alone Fiber Optic Temperature System FOTS100 includes control unit with RS-232 port, ± 5 V analog output, and rubber boot;…
Finger Flex Transducer for MRI
Part #: TSD131-MRI
Use this transducer to record finger flexion/extension responses from human subjects in the MRI. The transducer conforms to the shape…
FO Temp Probe 3 mm OD, 8 m
Part #: TSD181
Fiber Optic Probe: 3 mm OD Kevlar reinforced PVC cable, 8 m cable. Measure temperature for cats, dogs, or primates; see…
FO Temp Probe 420 um OD, 3 m
Part #: TSD182
Probe is 420 µm OD of Polyimide tubing; 900 µm OD tight buffer PVC, 3 m cable. For 8 m option, see TSD180.…
FO Temp Probe 420 um OD, 8 m
Part #: TSD180
Probe is 420 µm OD of Polyimide tubing; 900 µm OD tight buffer PVC, 8 m cable. For 3 m option, see TSD182.…
Gas Sampling Tubing+Luer for MRI
Part #: AFT31-MRI
Tubing plus drying tubes, hydrophobic filters, and male and female Luer locks to interface the AFT35-MRI T-valve gas sampling port to the…
Gating Triggers
Part #: DTU200, DTU300
MRI Gating System for Two Signals Respiration and ECG or BP These are dual channel gating systems for small animal…
General Arterial Pressure for MRI
Part #: TSD104A-MRI
Use this blood pressure transducer for general arterial pressure studies in the MRI. The TSD104A-MRI terminates in a DSUB9 connector…
Hand Clench Dynamometer for MRI
Part #: TSD121B-MRI
Use to measure clench force in the MRI; clench force range 0-50 kgf. The lightweight, ergonomically designed transducer provides direct…
High Field Fiber Optic Temperature System
Part #: FOTS200
Stand-alone High Field Fiber Optic Temperature System The FOTS200 is a single-channel* AccuSens signal conditioner specifically designed for measuring physiological…
High Field FO Temperature Probes
Part #: TSD380, TSD381
High-accuracy, high-field fiber optic Rectal Temperature Sensors for use in MRI field strength >3T Magnetic Sensitivity details Cable sheath: TSD380 0.9 mm…
Jumper Cable for MRI (2xTPF to 1xTPM)
Part #: JUMP100C-MRI
Custom-fabricated Y cable for MRI use Tin plated, carbon composition with goldplated brass connectors Only available from BIOPAC! Use this Y…
Laminar Flow Head 120 LPS
Part #: RX157B
The RX157B is a low flow head for the laminar flow transducer TSD157B-MRI. Multiple RX157B heads help eliminate equipment downtime…
Laminar Flow Transducer ±120 LPM
Part #: TSD157B-MRI, TSD157B-MRI-01
The TSD157B-MRI laminar flow transducer (±120 LPM) is suitable for precision ventilator bidirectional airflow measurements or resting airflow measures in fMRI.…
Medium Flow Trans 300L/min for MRI
Part #: TSD117A-MRI
The TSD117A-MRI can be used to perform a variety of tests relating to air flow, lung volume and expired gas…
MR Safe AC-Coupled Lead Adapter
Part #: CBL205-MRI
CBL205-MRI may be used when more than one ground is required, e.g., when recording EDA with other biopotential(s), NICO with…
MR Safe RT Lead Adapter – 2 mm pin to TP
Part #: CBL231-MRI
This adapter is an MR Safe carbon composite radio translucent electrode lead that connects a non-ferrous 2 mm pin to…
MRI Filtered Cable Sets
Part #: MECMRI-BIOP, MECMRI-DA, MECMRI-AMI, MECMRI-HLT, MECMRI-NICO, MECMRI-STMISO, MECMRI-TRANS
These MRI filtered cable sets include the following components to set up recordings in the MRI: Biopotential Amps use MECMRI-BIOP:…
Non-rebreathing T-valve for MRI
Part #: AFT35-MRI
The AFT35-MRI is a low profile mouthpiece and non-rebreathing T-valve assembly specifically designed to fit inside an fMRI head coil.*…
Noninvasive Blood Pressure System for MRI
Part #: NIBP-B-MRI-1
This system measures relative central arterial pressure in the MRI to provide continuous, noninvasive “Beat-by-Beat” Blood Pressure from at rest…
Noninvasive Cardiac Output Amplifier for MRI
Part #: NICO100C-MRI
The NICO100C-MRI Impedance Cardiography (ICG) Noninvasive Cardiac Output Module for Magnetic Resonance Imaging records specific parameters associated with cardiac output…
Photo Plethysmogram Amplifier for MRI
Part #: PPG100C-MRI
MRI Smart Amplifier The PPG100C-MRI Photo Plethysmogram amplifier operates with the MECMRI-TRANS MRI cable/filter set and the TSD200-MRI photoplethysmogram (PPG)…
Photoplethysmograph Transducer for MRI
Part #: TSD200-MRI
The TSD200-MRI photoplethysmogram (PPG) transducer operates with the PPG100C-MRI to record the blood volume pulse waveform via optical (photoplethysmogram) methods.…