Probe and apparatus for measuring cerebral hemodynamics and oxygenation

摘要

The invention relates to a probe (1) and an apparatus for cerebral diagnostics and therapy, in particular for measuring absolute values of regional cerebral flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygenation. The probe is inserted through a burr hole in the skull and comprises illuminating means, light receiving means and a coating encapsulating said illuminating means and said light receiving means. The coating has a longitudinal shape and is adapted to fit through a burr hole in the skull. Said coating is further adapted to slide between the skull and the dura, to be inserted into the ventricular system, and/or be inserted into the cerebral tissue.