A novel optical probe for pH sensing in gastro-esophageal apparatus

F. Baldini; G. Ghini; A. Giannetti; F. Senesi; C. Trono

doi:10.1117/12.875101

21 February 2011 A novel optical probe for pH sensing in gastro-esophageal apparatus

F. Baldini, G. Ghini, A. Giannetti, F. Senesi, C. Trono

Proceedings Volume 7890, Advanced Biomedical and Clinical Diagnostic Systems IX; 78901J (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875101
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2011, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Monitoring gastric pH for long periods, usually 24 h, may be essential in analyzing the physiological pattern of acidity, in obtaining information on changes in activity during peptic ulcer disease, and in assessing the effect of antisecretory drugs. Gastro-esophageal reflux, which causes a pH decrease in the esophagus content from pH 7 even down to pH 2, can determine esophagitis with possible strictures and Barrett's esophagus. One of the difficulties of the optical measurement of pH in the gastro-esophageal apparatus lies in the required extended working range from 1 to 8 pH units. The present paper deals with a novel optical pH sensor, using methyl red as optical pH indicator. Contrary to all acidbase indicators characterized by working ranges limited to 2-3 pH units, methyl red, after its covalent immobilization on controlled pore glass (CPG), is characterized by a wide working range which fits with the clinical requirements. The novel probe design here described is suitable for gastro-esophageal applications and allows the optimization of the performances of the CPG with the immobilised indicator. This leads to a very simple configuration characterized by a very fast response time.

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F. Baldini, G. Ghini, A. Giannetti, F. Senesi, and C. Trono "A novel optical probe for pH sensing in gastro-esophageal apparatus", Proc. SPIE 7890, Advanced Biomedical and Clinical Diagnostic Systems IX, 78901J (21 February 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875101

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