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BIOPAC offers advanced physiological data acquisition and analysis systems specifically designed for MRI studies in both human and small animal research. Their products include MRI Smart Amplifiers, transducers, electrodes, and software tools that enhance data quality and safety in MRI environments.
The MP Systems and amplifiers are intended for placement in the MRI Control Room, using specialized cable systems to ensure optimal data quality. These systems adhere to IEC60601-1 standards for leakage currents and dielectric isolation. The included AcqKnowledge software provides extensive display, monitoring features, and automation routines for flexible life science research solutions.
- MRI Smart Amplifiers: These devices use advanced signal processing to eliminate MRI artifacts from physiological data.
- Remote Monitor: Facilitates simplified viewing of subject data over an IP network.
- MP150 Data Acquisition: Offers high resolution and speed, with features like variable sample rates, digital I/O lines, and Ethernet connectivity.
- Amplifiers and Transducers: Options include biopotentials (ECG, EEG, EMG, etc.), airflow and gas analysis, blood pressure, and more.
BIOPAC products are classified as "MR Safe" or "MR Conditional," ensuring they pose no hazards in specified MRI environments. The systems are designed to safely acquire physiological signals with specified electrodes and leads.
BIOPAC systems are suitable for various physiological measurements, including ECG, EEG, blood pressure, respiration, and more. They are particularly beneficial in small animal cardiovascular and neuro studies, with specialized transducers for pressure and microvascular blood perfusion measurements.
The AcqKnowledge software offers features for data acquisition, analysis, and display, including signal averaging, filtering, FFT, and automated analysis routines for various physiological signals. It supports both Windows and Mac OS X.
BIOPAC's comprehensive range of MRI-compatible products and software provides researchers with the tools needed for high-quality physiological data acquisition and analysis in MRI environments, ensuring both safety and data integrity.
The noninvasive vital signs monitor offers real-time monitoring and alarms for arterial oxygen saturation, heart rate, and pulse distention. It supports heart rates from 90 to 900 BPM for small animals up to 500 grams. The system includes the MouseOx Plus Monitor and necessary cabling and interface units.
The document describes dual-channel and single-channel gating systems for cardiac and respiratory signals. The DTU200 system provides cardiac gating with MRI trigger outputs, while the DTU100 offers a single-channel TTL trigger pulse. The DTU300 system can trigger MRI based on two physiological signals.
The LDF100C laser Doppler tissue perfusion monitor measures microvascular blood flow using a low-power laser beam. It is suitable for acute preparations inside the MRI.
Various setups are described for measuring respiration, including the use of the DA100C amplifier and TSD110-MRI transducer. The TSD221-MRI transducer is highlighted for its minimal resistance to movement and compatibility with MRI environments.
The document outlines setups for measuring temperature using fiber-optic systems and amplifiers, with high resolution and accuracy.
The document details setups for airflow and lung volume measurement, including the use of the AFT35-MRI airflow kit and various tubing and couplers. It also covers metabolic setups for comprehensive gas analysis.
The document lists various accessories, including airflow kits, tubing, couplers, and mixing chambers, all designed to be MR Safe.
The document describes the use of fully-pneumatic respiration transducers, such as the TSD221-MRI, which measures thoracic or abdominal respiration with minimal movement resistance. It includes a mesh strap, pressure transducer, and tubing, and does not contain ferrous metals. The respiratory effort transducer measures changes in circumference using a Velcro strap.
The document outlines methods to trigger MRI systems using physiological signals like ECG, respiratory data, or blood pressure. The DTU300 Gating System can trigger MRI based on cardiac and respiration signals, ensuring precise timing independent of OS delays.
The AFT35-MRI Subject Airflow Kit includes components like a T-valve, mouthpiece, and face mask, providing clearance from the mouth to the fMRI coil. Tubing and couplers are specified for connecting various components.
The NIBP-MRI system offers real-time, beat-to-beat pressure measurements during MRI, using Pulse-Decomposition Analysis technology to track systolic and diastolic pressures.
The TSD200-MRI transducer records Blood Volume Pulse (BVP) using photo-plethysmographic methods, while the TSD110-MRI pressure pad records pulse rate without electrical connections.
The OXY-MRI system provides pulse oximetry with a fiber-optic finger sensor, offering a pulse rate range of 18–321 BPM and saturation accuracy of 70–100%.
The document recommends using disposable electrodes for EDA recording inside MRI, with AcqKnowledge software for signal analysis.
Devices like the TSD121B-MRI hand dynamometer and TSD114-MRI Pump Bulb Transducer are used for measuring clench force and response, respectively, enhancing experiment accuracy and repeatability.
The document outlines various stimulation options including single pulse, pulse trains, and arbitrary waveform outputs. These are used for different experimental setups involving nerve or muscle stimulation.
Setup involves MECMRI-STMISO, CBL207, STM200 stimulator, and electrodes. This setup is suitable for studies requiring lower voltages and wider pulse widths, such as pain and stress studies. The stimulator can be triggered from the MP150 or a visual presentation system.
Two types of electrodes are recommended: disposable (EL509 dry electrodes with GEL104 and LEAD108 Series leads) and reusable (EL254RT/258RT with GEL104 and ADD200 Series collars). GEL104 is a salt-free and chloride-free conductive gel.
The STP100W Stimulus Presentation System can present visual or auditory stimuli and send trigger signals to an MP150 for data synchronization. Optional STIMTRACKER interface provides digital trigger information. Other compatible systems include E-Prime, DirectRT, MediaLab, and Presentation.
The FOTS100 system with TSD180 or TSD181 FO temperature probes is used for temperature measurement. It features advanced fiber technology with a 50 Hz sampling rate, ensuring accuracy and reliability without local heating. Suitable for MR field strengths of 3T and lower.
Setup includes MECMRI-STMISO, STMISOC/D/E stim isolation adapter, and STM100C stimulator. This setup supports various electrical stimulation paradigms with AcqKnowledge software providing multiple output options.
Comprehensive safety guidelines for the use of electrical stimulators are available online.
Catalog excerpts
• MRI Smart Amplifiers • Biopotentials • Airflow & Gas Analysis • Blood Pressure • Differential Pressure • Electrodermal Activity • Gating/Trigger Units • Force • Laser Doppler Flow • Micro Pressure • Noninvasive Blood Pressure • Respiration • SpO2 • Stimulation • Subject Feedback • Temperature • Visual Presentation High-Quality Physiological Data for MRI Studies
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MRI Solutions for Human and Animal Studies • Physiological Data Acquisition Systems • AcqKnowledge Software—automation & specialized MRI tools • Remote Monitor • MRI Smart Amplifiers • Transducers, Electrodes, and Accessories • Human-safe Isolated RF Cable/Filter Systems
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BIOPAC provides physiological data acquisition and analysis systems specifically for human and small animal MRI life science research applications. BIOPAC offers data acquisition systems, MRI Smart Amplifiers, transducers, stimulus options, electrodes, and leads with advanced software tools for safe data collection, subject monitoring, and cleaner physiological signals in the MRI environment. MP Systems and amplifiers are placed in the MRI Control Room, and specialized cable systems optimize data quality with isolated and RF filtered interfacing between the subject/MRI Chamber and the Control...
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Combine the sophistication and performance of BIOPAC data acquisition hardware with the power and flexibility of AcqKnowledge software to customize your acquisition and analysis system for life science research in the MRI. MP160 data acquisitionprovides: • High resolution — 16 bit • High speed — up to 400 kHz aggregate • Variable sample rates (analog & calculation channels) • 16 analog inputs and 2 independent analog outputs • Digital I/O lines (receive/send TTL triggers) • 16 online calculation channels • Ethernet connectivity — fast & efficient • Safety AcqKnowledge S a ft ware The AcqKnowledge...
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MRI Product Line for Human and Animal Protocols BIOPAC has expanded its line of specialized MRI products. MRI Smart Amplifiers and the MRI Cable/Filter systems provide isolated and RF-filtered interfacing between the subject/MRI chamber and the MRI control room to improve signal quality and optimize safety. With BIOPAC’s expanded line of MRI Smart Amplifiers and compatible transducers, you can record physiological signals such as: ECG, EEG, EGG, EMG, EOG, noninvasive blood pressure for human and animal, pulse, respiration, SpO2, temperature, electrodermal activity, hand grip strength (dynamometry),...
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ft Biopotentials in the MRI When recording biopotentials in the MRI, several scenarios are possible: A. MRI Gating: gate the MRI using a cardiac signal (ECG, pulse, or BP) and/or a respiration signal—see DTU100 and DTU200/300, page 6. B. Record between periods of MRI operation (gradient switching and RF pulsing) with latency periods long enough to acquire the signal of interest. C. Record continuously concurrent with MRI operation — see MRI App. Notes for details. MRI Smart Amplifiers remove MRI artifact from the source physiological data. Signal processors distinguish between the physiological...
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Microvascular Flow Stimulation — page 10 Airflow & Gas Analysis Gating SystemsBiopotentials — page 4 Respiration Blood Pressure SpO2 Airflow & Gas Analysis Setuf TSD137 orTSD237 series + DAIOOC amp (flow heads from .05 L/sec to 2.6 L/sec) Transducers consist of a low flow, pneumotach airflow head coupled to a highly sensitive, differential pressure transducer and connect directly to an airflow cannula and non-rebreathing valve. TSD137 (heated) or TSD237 (unheated; low thermal inertia) MR Conditional: Contains ferrous material-must be clamped down in the safe MRI operating area. Gas Analysis Setup:...
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Iff Gating Units The gating unit is placed in the control room with the MP System and amplifiers. Dual-Channel Gating Setup: DTU200 Gating system • Cardio/Respiratory System (DTU200 ) - Dual channel gating unit for small animal cardiac gating. The unit simultaneously monitors a cardiac signal (ECG, pulse, or BP) and a respiration signal, and provides amplification and signal conditioning. A TTL MRI trigger is output for a predetermined number of heart beats after the respiration cycle. The MRI trigger is coincident with each heartbeat and incorporates blanking to remove MRI artifact to prevent...
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Airflow & Gas Analysis Noninvasive Blood Pressure Stimulation — page 10 Airflow & Gas Analysis Feedback Noninvasive B Biopotentials — page 4 Pulse Subject Airflow & & Gas Analysis EDA (GSR) NoninvasiveBiopotentials — page 4 Airflow Gas Activity Noninvasive Blood Pressure Temperature — page Pulse Stimulation 10 Electrodermal Analysis— Respiration Blood Pressure Stimulation — page 10 Electrodermal Activity — EDA (GSR) Respiration Biopotentials — page 4 4 Pulse & Gas Analysis Subject Feedback Biopotentials Pulse Subject Noninvasive Blood Pressure Feedback Gating Units — page SpO2 Airflow & Gas Activity...
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Respiration data Noninvasive Blood Pressure - Wireless Monitoring System 00C amp + TSD201 transducer interface module + NIBP-MRI Setup: HLT100C measures changes in thoracic or abdominal circumference that The NIBP-MRI fit a wide range of subjects. s adjustable Velcro strap toprovides real-time, beat-to-beat pressure measurement values during magnetic resonance imaging. The Noninvasive Blood Pressure - Wireless Monitoring System system tracks systolic and diastolic blood pressure (using PulseSetup: HLT100C interface module + TU100 Setup: HLT100C interface module + The NIBP-MRI Decomposition Analysis...
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Subject Feedback BIOPAC offers a range of subject feedback Subject Feedback Subject Feedback Subject Feedback Clench Force Setup: MECMRIUse the BIOPAC offers aoffers aofof subject feedback devices for use insideinside TSD121B-MRI hand dynamometer to BIOPAC offers a rangerange of subject feedback devices for use the MRI. MRI. BIOPAC range subject feedback devices for use inside the MRI. ergonomically designed transducer provide Clench Clench Force Clench Force Force Setup: MECMRI-DA + + DA100C amp + TSD121B-MRI transducer Setup:Setup: MECMRI-DA + DA100C amp + TSD121B-MRI transducer MECMRI-DA DA100C...
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