Pressure Pad / Respiration Trans. for MRI

The MR Safe Pressure Pad/Respiration Transducer (TSD110-MRI) requires no electrical connections inside the chamber and works on a number of body locations. The multipurpose assembly can be used to measure:

1. Pulse when placed on a major pulse point
2. Noninvasive respiration for animals (see TSD221-MRI for human respiration)
3. Small pressing forces (like pinching fingers) for Parkinson’s evaluations
4. Human facial expressions (smiling, frowning, etc.)
5. Measure swallowing (deglutition)
6. Spacing and pressure between teeth coming together
7. Startle blink response

The TSD110-MRI consists of a differential pressure transducer (TSD160B ±12.5 cm H₂O), sensor (RX110-MRI; affix with TAPE1), and tubing (two AFT30-XL), and interfaces to an MP160/150 with DA100C amplifier. The differential pressure transducer is located in the Control room and the tubing passes through the waveguide to the sensor in the Chamber room.

MRI Use: MR Safe (see Specifications for components)