Twenty-four-channel high-impedance glove array for hand and wrist MRI at 3T.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To present a novel 3T 24-channel glove array that enables hand and wrist imaging in varying postures.

Methods

The glove array consists of an inner glove holding the electronics and an outer glove protecting the components. The inner glove consists of four main structures: palm, fingers, wrist, and a flap that rolls over on top. Each structure was constructed out of three layers: a layer of electrostatic discharge flame-resistant fabric, a layer of scuba neoprene, and a layer of mesh fabric. Lightweight and flexible high impedance coil (HIC) elements were inserted into dedicated tubes sewn into the fabric. Coil elements were deliberately shortened to minimize the matching interface. Siemens Tim 4G technology was used to connect all 24 HIC elements to the scanner with

SUBMITTER: Zhang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8847333 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature