A High-Resolution Point-of-Care Neuro-MRI

描述（由申请人提供）：该项目旨在展示制造一种具有新颖结构的现实点护理MRI扫描仪的可行性，该扫描仪专门设计用于对人类头部和C型脊柱进行成像。我们在MRI系统集成、超导磁体设计、超导导线技术和低温工程实用方法方面的独特能力使创新的MRI平台成为可能。扫描仪将基于一个1.5 T（或更高）的高均匀性磁铁，这将是一个超导、无低温、持久模式和自屏蔽装置。该扫描仪将使用专门设计的先进梯度和射频线圈，以及由市售组件构成的控制台（这些组件将在第二阶段进行演示）。通过提供一种特定应用的MRI磁体系统，预期的护理点MRI扫描仪的演示打开了神经成像新时代的大门，该系统具有：低制造成本，低操作成本，易于安装，以及对患者和技术人员良好的人体工程学。该计划的目标与美国国立卫生研究院/NIBIB有关发展即时护理技术的目标非常一致。公共卫生相关性：该项目旨在证明制造一种具有新颖结构的现实点护理MRI扫描仪的可行性，该扫描仪专门设计用于对人类头部和C型脊柱进行成像。优化的MRI扫描仪的演示打开了特定应用的神经成像磁铁系统的新时代的大门。它专门针对公共卫生的主要领域：中风和创伤。该计划的目标与美国国立卫生研究院/NIBIB有关发展即时护理技术的目标非常一致。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This program aims to demonstrate the feasibility of manufacturing a realistic Point-Of-Care MRI scanner with a novel architecture specifically designed for imaging the human head and C- spine. The innovative MRI platform is made possible by our unique capabilities in MRI system integration, superconducting magnet design, superconducting wire technology, and pragmatic approaches to cryogenic engineering. The scanner would be based on a 1.5 T (or higher) high homogeneity magnet that would be a superconducting, cryogen-free, persistent mode, and self- shielded device. The scanner would use specifically designed advanced gradient and RF coils, and a console constructed from commercially available components, (those to be demonstrated in Phase II). Demonstrations of the intended Point-Of-Care MRI scanner opens the door to a new era in neurological imaging by offering an application-specific MRI magnet system with: low manufacturing cost, low operational cost, easy installation, and good ergonomics for the patient and technologists. The goals of the program are well in line with the NIH/NIBIB goals related to the development of Point-of-Care Technologies. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This program aims to demonstrate the feasibility of manufacturing a realistic Point-Of-Care MRI scanner with a novel architecture specifically designed for imaging the human head and C- spine. Demonstrations of the optimized MRI scanner opens the door to a new era in application-specific neurological imaging magnet systems. It is specifically addressed at the major areas of public health: stroke and trauma. The goals of the program are well in line with the NIH/NIBIB goals related to the development of Point-of-Care Technologies.