Systems And Methods For Communicating With Patient In Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device
OwnerBrandon B. Johnson, Roger B. Kimballinventors
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for communicating a message to a patient in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes an indication source a conduit having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is in communication with the indication source. At least the second end portion is free of magnetic metal. The exemplary apparatus further includes an input device configured to receive an input from a medical professional. The input device is in operable communication with the indication source so that receipt of the input from the medical professional causes the indication source to output a communicating signal through the conduit.
Claims20
An apparatus for communicating a message to a patient in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, the apparatus comprising:
- an indication source;
- a conduit having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is in communication with the indication source, wherein at least the second end portion is free of magnetic metal;
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- an input device configured to receive an input from a medical professional, wherein the input device is in operable communication with the indication source so that receipt of the input from the medical professional causes the indication source to output a communicating signal through the conduit.
A system comprising:
- an MRI device;
- an apparatus comprising:
- an indication source;
- a conduit having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is in communication with the indication source, wherein at least the second end portion is free of magnetic metal;
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- an input device configured to receive an input from a medical professional, wherein the input device is in operable communication with the indication source so that receipt of the input from the medical professional causes the indication source to output a communicating signal through the conduit.
A method comprising:
- delivering, to a patient in an MRI device, via a conduit having a second end portion is free of magnetic metal and extends to an MRI device, a message in the form of one of pressurized air or light.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.