A novel electrode design for chronic recording of electromyographic activity

Journal of Neuroscience Methods
Heidi L ShaffordJames C Schadt

Abstract

We describe a simple, self-retaining electromyography (EMG) electrode for use in chronic recording of EMG activity. The EMG electrode is helical in shape, resembling the screw-in fixation device on many cardiac pacing electrodes. Screw-like placement of the electrode secures it in the musculature without sutures. We have been using this electrode design to obtain months of quality diaphragmatic EMG recording in conscious rabbits. By changing the electrode wire size and coil dimensions, this design could be applied to chronic EMG recording in a variety of muscles and species.

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Nov 2, 2012·The Journal of Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the Society for Neuroscience·Daniel Rojas-Líbano, Leslie M Kay
Jul 19, 2011·Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology·Carlos B Mantilla, Gary C Sieck
Feb 20, 2008·Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia·Heidi L Shafford, James C Schadt
Feb 20, 2008·Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia·Heidi L Shafford, James C Schadt
Mar 19, 2011·Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology·Carlos B MantillaGary C Sieck
Jun 27, 2014·Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience·Daniel Rojas-LíbanoLeslie M Kay
May 25, 2007·American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology·Heidi L Shafford, James C Schadt
Feb 3, 2007·American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology·Rachel R Strittmatter, James C Schadt
Dec 2, 2020·ELife·Coralie HérentJulien Bouvier

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