Monitoring Freely Roaming Mice and Rats
The ability to monitor conscious and freely moving rodents is critical for a wide variety of pharmaceutical research studies. It also offers a number of advantages including greatly reduced mortality rates and stress-free, long-term recordings.
Monitoring Mice and Rats with DSI Telemetry Devices and PowerLab System
Since 1984, Data Sciences International has been the industry leader in small animal implantable devices. DSI wireless technology allows researchers to monitor physiological data from very small animals including mice. Biopotentials, blood pressure, temperature and activity can be acquired and analyzed using DSI telemetry equipment and PowerLab data acquisition and analysis systems. DSI wireless technology allows researchers to monitor physiological data from very small animals including mice. Biopotentials, blood pressure, temperature and activity can be acquired and analyzed using DSI telemetry equipment and PowerLab data acquisition and analysis systems.
ADInstruments supplies Analog Output Adapters that convert digital telemetry signals from DSI transmitters to AC coupled analog voltage signals. The adapters connect to PowerLab systems through the industry-standard BNC connectors. The signals are acquired by the system and analyzed using LabChart Pro software. More than fifteen DSI transmitters can be interfaced with PowerLab systems.
Record and analyze in mice and larger animals:
- ECG. EEG, EMG
- Heart Rate
- Heart Rate Variability
- Blood Pressure
- Temperature
- Activity
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Monitoring Rats with Telemetry Research Devices and PowerLab Systems
Telemetry Research Systems are ideal for the wireless monitoring of blood pressure, biopotentials, nerve activity and temperature in rats and other animals 200 g or larger. Up to three signals can be recorded from a single implanted transmitter. As the transmitters feature independent frequencies, animals do not require special housing and can interact with other animals in their normal setting. Additional advantages include digital transmission of up to 5 meters, high-sampling frequencies, wireless recharging of transmitter batteries in situ, power down function, and seamless interface with PowerLab systems for real-time data acquisition and analysis.
The LabChart TR Scheduler Extension allows the user to schedule recording periods and record data sequentially from individual transmitters. This allows for example for multiple animals to be monitored at different times using a single telemetry setup with one Master Controller Receiver. Simultaneous monitoring of multiple animals is supported for small and large transmitters. Additionally, continuous 24-hour recording is enabled for small transmitters through the use of Wireless Continuous Power Supplier. The patented technology allows for small transmitters to be recording and recharging in situ while the animal is housed above the charging plates.
Record and analyze in rats and larger animals:
- ECG. EEG, EMG
- ECG, EEG, EMG
- Sympathetic Nerve Activity
- Heart Rate
- Heart Rate Variability
- Blood Pressure
- Temperature
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Monitoring Arterial Oxygen Saturation in Mice with MouseOx™ and PowerLab
The MouseOx™ range of products provides researchers with the ability to non-invasively measure arterial oxygen saturation and other cardiopulmonary parameters from mice and rats. The equipment can be used in cardiopulmonary research studies or as a monitoring device during animal surgery. A special sensor allows for studies to be conducted in MRI environments. Benefits include more conclusive results through cardiopulmonary measurements previously not available for small animals, reduced mortality rates and reduced cost and experimental hours through quick and easy measurements.
Record and analyze in mice and larger animals:
- Arterial Oxygen Saturation
- Heart Rate
- Heart Rate Variability
- Respiratory Rate
- Pulse Distention
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