The actifier: A device for neurophysiological studies of orofacial control in human infants

Donald S. Finan; Steven M. Barlow

doi:10.1044/jshr.3904.833

The actifier: A device for neurophysiological studies of orofacial control in human infants

Donald S. Finan, Steven M. Barlow

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Abstract

A new device for the stimulation of intraoral tissues in human neonates is described. This instrument, known as an actifier, features a wide frequency range for mechanical stimulation, integrated multichannel electomyographic electrode pairs, and the capacity for transducing jaw compression during non-nutritive sucking behavior. The stimulus/recording interface consists of a modified pacifier. The actifier has been used to investigate the responsiveness of the sucking central pattern generator in human infants to mechanical perturbation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	833-838
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
Volume	39
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1044/jshr.3904.833
State	Published - Aug 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Central pattern generator
Electromyography
Entrapment
Neonate
Orofacial

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Linguistics and Language
Speech and Hearing

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