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Peripheral nerve stimulation by gradient switching fields in magnetic resonance imaging.

Poman P M So1, Maria A Stuchly, John A Nyenhuis

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3P6, Canada.

IEEE Transactions on Bio-Medical Engineering
|November 13, 2004
PubMed
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This study computed electric fields in human tissue during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Results align with established thresholds for peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), aiding MRI safety assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Medical Imaging Physics

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilizes time-varying magnetic fields.
  • These fields can induce electric fields in human tissues, potentially leading to peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS).
  • Understanding induced electric fields is crucial for MRI safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compute electric fields induced in human tissues during MRI using a heterogeneous body model.
  • To compare computed electric fields with established peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) thresholds.
  • To evaluate MRI safety concerning induced electric fields.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a heterogeneous human body model.
  • Utilized the scalar potential finite difference method for electric field computation.

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  • Simulated exposure to gradient switching fields from coronal and axial coils used in human MRI experiments.

    • Main Results:

    • Computed electric fields in subcutaneous fat and skin ranged from 3.8 to 5.8 V/m for fields exceeding 0.5% of tissue volume.
    • Thresholds varied based on coil type, position, and human body model specifics.
    • Computed values demonstrated agreement with previously established neural stimulation thresholds.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully computed electric fields induced by MRI gradient fields in human tissues.
    • The findings support the validity of the computational model for assessing MRI-induced electric fields.
    • Results contribute to a better understanding of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) thresholds in MRI.