Abstract
BackgroundModern cochlear implants have integrated recording systems for measuring electrically evoked compound action potentials of the auditory nerve. The characterization of such recording systems is important for establishing a reliable basis for the interpretation of signals acquired in vivo. In this study we investigated the characteristics of the recording system integrated into the MED-EL PULSARCI100 cochlear implant, especially its linearity and resolution, in order to develop a mathematical model describing the recording system.MethodsIn-vitro setup: The cochlear implant, including all attached electrodes, was fixed in a tank of physiologic saline solution. Sinusoidal signals of the same frequency but with different amplitudes were delivered via a signal generator for measuring and recording on a single electrode.Computer simulations: A basic mathematical model including the main elements of the recording system, i.e. amplification and digitalization stage, was developed. For this, digital output for sinusoidal input signals of different amplitudes were calculated using in-vitro recordings as reference.ResultsUsing an averaging of 100 measurements the recording system behaved linearly down to approximately -60 dB of the input signal range. Using the same method, a system resolution of 10 μV was determined for sinusoidal signals. The simulation results were in very good agreement with the results obtained from in-vitro experiments.ConclusionsThe recording system implemented in the MED-EL PULSARCI100 cochlear implant for measuring the evoked compound action potential of the auditory nerve operates reliably. The developed mathematical model provides a good approximation of the recording system.
Highlights
Modern cochlear implants have integrated recording systems for measuring electrically evoked compound action potentials of the auditory nerve
Other studies have shown that patients with single sided deafness and suffering from tinnitus can benefit from cochlear implantation [8,9,10]
The aim of this study was to characterize the evoked compound action potentials (EAPs) recording system implemented in the MED-EL PULSARCI100 cochlear implant with regard to system linearity and resolution
Summary
Modern cochlear implants have integrated recording systems for measuring electrically evoked compound action potentials of the auditory nerve. The characterization of such recording systems is important for establishing a reliable basis for the interpretation of signals acquired in vivo. Hair cells inside the cochlea transform acoustic signals into complex patterns of neural signals. These are transported along the auditory nerve to the brain where they are perceived as sound. Other studies have shown that patients with single sided deafness and suffering from tinnitus can benefit from cochlear implantation [8,9,10]
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