Abstract
We are developing a neural probe with integrated oxygen sensors to investigate the relationship between tissue oxygenation and neural activity within the brain. A quantitative understanding of this relationship at a submillimeter scale could enhance current non-invasive brain imaging techniques and extend their application in science and medicine. The neural probe is a microfabricated multichannel electrode array. Two of 16 recording sites of the array were converted to amperometric oxygen sensors by applying a polarization voltage relative to a reference electrode. The remaining electrode sites were used to record neural activity. In-vitro tests demonstrated a linear relationship between oxygen sensor current and dissolved oxygen. Preliminary in-vivo tests within the cat's visual cortex demonstrated stimulus induced oxygen responses similar to those obtained using a conventional single channel Clark-style oxygen sensor.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Conference Proceedings - 1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering |
Editors | Laura J. Wolf, Jodi L. Strock |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Pages | 204-207 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0780375793 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Event | 1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering - Capri Island, Italy Duration: 20 Mar 2003 → 22 Mar 2003 |
Publication series
Name | International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER |
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Volume | 2003-January |
ISSN (Print) | 1948-3546 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1948-3554 |
Conference
Conference | 1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Capri Island |
Period | 20/03/03 → 22/03/03 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2003 IEEE.
Keywords
- Amperometric sensors
- Biomedical electrodes
- Biomedical imaging
- Brain
- In vitro
- Polarization
- Probes
- Sensor arrays
- Testing
- Voltage