Intraoperative microelectrode recording equipment: what features are necessary?

Intraoperative neurophysiologic methods for localizing targets deep in the brain require the use of specialized monitoring and recording equipment, including stimulators, neurophysiologic recording devices, and image manipulation tools. When using microelectrode recording devices there are some spec...

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Published inStereotactic and functional neurosurgery Vol. 77; no. 1-4; p. 101
Main Authors Shils, J L, Tagliati, M, Alterman, R L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.01.2001
Subjects
Action Potentials
Electric Stimulation
Electrodes, Implanted
Electrophysiology - instrumentation
Electrophysiology - methods
Equipment Design
Humans
Microelectrodes
Monitoring, Intraoperative - instrumentation
Monitoring, Intraoperative - methods
Movement Disorders - surgery
Neural Networks (Computer)
Online Systems
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
Stereotaxic Techniques - instrumentation
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Summary:Intraoperative neurophysiologic methods for localizing targets deep in the brain require the use of specialized monitoring and recording equipment, including stimulators, neurophysiologic recording devices, and image manipulation tools. When using microelectrode recording devices there are some specifications that are more important than others, such as signal-to-noise ratios and amplifier impedance. As more companies develop tools to be used in the operating room, the end users have more choices. Some of the more important specifications are discussed and a comparison is made of the five major brands on the market today.
ISSN:1011-6125
DOI:10.1159/000064613