Automated feedback control of body temperature for small animal studies with MR microscopy

被引:21
作者
Qiu, HH [1 ]
Cofer, GP [1 ]
Hedlund, LW [1 ]
Johnson, GA [1 ]
机构
[1] DUKE UNIV,MED CTR,DEPT RADIOL,CTR INVIVO MICROSCOPY,DURHAM,NC 27710
关键词
body temperature control; computer control; feedback control; magnetic resonance microscopy; rodents;
D O I
10.1109/10.641338
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
A temperature control system consisting of a thermistor, signal processor, and computer algorithm was developed for magnetic resonance (MR) microscopy of small live animals. With control of body temperature within +/-0.2 degrees C of the set point, heart rate is stabilized and, in turn, repetition time (TR) during cardiac-gated studies is less variable. Thus, image quality and resolution are improved.
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页码:1107 / 1113
页数:7
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