Title :
Head stabilization system for fMRI of the human brain
Author :
Prieto, Thomas E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Neurology, Med. Coll. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
The minimization of head movement is essential for many research and clinical applications of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). A head stabilization system has been developed for use during fMRI with an insert gradient coil. The system is based on an adjustable custom fit cradle for the lower jaw. The system is easy to apply and adjust. Preliminary results indicate that the system may significantly limit head movement during fMRI of the human brain
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical MRI; biomedical equipment; brain; coils; mechanical stability; adjustable custom fit cradle; functional magnetic resonance imaging; head movement minimization; head stabilization system; human brain fMRI; insert gradient coil; medical diagnostic imaging; medical instrumentation; Assembly; Biomedical imaging; Biophysics; Coils; Educational institutions; Humans; Magnetic heads; Magnetic resonance imaging; Nervous system; Surgery;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.804237
