MRI COMPATIBLE NODE-BASED ECG MEASUREMENT NETWORK

An ECG measurement node for a patient electrode is provided, including an electrode interface and ECG processing circuitry electrically coupled to the electrode interface. The electrode interface is electrically and removably coupled to the patient electrode. The patient electrode is affixed to a patient. The ECG processing circuitry is configured to generate an ECG signal. The ECG measurement node further includes a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit the ECG signal or a fiber optic interface configured to transmit the ECG signal via a fiber optic link. An ECG measurement network is also provided, including a first and second ECG measurement node. The first ECG measurement node and the second ECG measurement node are communicatively coupled to a patient monitor. The ECG measurement network may further include a central access point communicatively coupled to the first ECG measurement node, the second ECG measurement node, and the patient monitor.