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Micromachined analyzers on a silicon chip

P Arquint1, M Koudelka-Hep, B H van der Schoot

  • 1Institute of Microtechnology, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Clinical Chemistry
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a novel silicon-based micromachined sensor for simultaneous measurement of blood gases (PO2, PCO2) and pH. This miniaturized device offers high accuracy and a long functional lifetime for extracorporeal monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Extracorporeal blood gas monitoring requires accurate and reliable sensors.
  • Existing sensors can be bulky and have limitations in terms of sample size and reagent consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a miniaturized, silicon-based sensor for simultaneous PO2, PCO2, and pH measurement.
  • To enable efficient extracorporeal blood gas analysis with reduced sample and reagent requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized standard silicon fabrication technology for transducer development.
  • Employed photopolymerization for depositing polymeric layers (internal electrolyte and gas-permeable membrane).
  • Integrated a flow-through channel on-chip for reduced sample volume and reagent use.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved high sensitivity: 0.36 nA/mmHg (PO2), -39 mV/decade (PCO2), 51 mV/pH (pH).
  • Demonstrated low drift and a functional lifetime exceeding 2 months.
  • Exhibited excellent analytical precision: < 2 mmHg for PO2/PCO2 and 0.02 pH units for pH.

Conclusions:

  • The developed silicon-based micromachined sensor is suitable for extracorporeal blood gas monitoring.
  • The miniaturized design allows for mass production and reduced operational costs.
  • The sensor provides accurate and stable measurements in physiological conditions.