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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Mar 3.
Published in final edited form as: Semin Perinatol. 2015 Mar 3;39(2):73–104. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2015.01.002

Fig 4. Neonatal Incubator.

Fig 4

The above image shows a second generation SREE MRI conditional, neonate imaging sub-system (NISS-MR). The incubator allows a seamless way to safely bundle, transport and image high-risk infants. Patented, custom built neonatal coils have been integrated into the incubator design allowing high-quality scanning of the infant without removal from the incubator. The NISS-MR consists of an MRI transport incubator, MRI trolley and back-up power supply box (2 hour capacity), which are classified as MR conditional. The incubator is designed to safely accommodate infants up to one month of age, weighing less than 4.5kg or with a whole body length of less than 55cm. The MRI system offers air temperature and humidity regulation as well as the ability to monitor patient skin temperature. The incubator is also designed to accommodate a transport ventilator and wireless pulse-oximeter. (incubator images courtesy of Ravi Srinivasan)