Mikro-Tip BP Foundation System

Overview:

The PL3508B35 BP Foundation System is configured for measuring blood pressure in small (i.e. mice) through to large animals (i.e. sheep) and provides compatibility with a wide range of Mikro-Tip pressure catheter (purchased separately). Using a Mikro-Tip Pressure Catheter the user can place the sensor in the artery or heart to measure pressure directly. Combined with a PL3508 PowerLab 8/35, FE221 Bridge Amp and catheter interface cables, the LabChart and LabChart Pro Module software included in this system provides all the essential tools for measuring and analyzing blood pressure and determining cardiac function. The MLA1052 Pressure Gauge Kit is also available (purchased separately), which provides the necessary items to calibrate pressure transducers.

System Components:

• PL3508 PowerLab 8/35 (includes LabChart software)
• MLS260/7 LabChart Pro software
• FE221 Bridge Amp
• AEC-10C Catheter Interface Cable (Viking to DIN 8, 10 ft)
• AEC-10D Catheter Interface Cable (Low Profile to DIN 8, 10 ft)

Mikro-Tip Pressure Catheters (purchased separately):

• SPR-1000 Pressure Catheter (1F, Single, Straight, 20cm, PI, Non Repairable)
• SPR-671 Pressure Catheter (1.4F, Single, Straight, 15cm, Ny)
• SPR-407 Pressure Catheter (2F, Single, Straight, 140 cm, Ny)
• SPR-320 Pressure Catheter (2F, Single, Straight, 140cm, PU)
• SPR-721 Pressure Catheter (2.5F, Dual, Straight, 135cm, PU)
• SPR-249A Pressure Catheter (3F, Single, Straight, 60cm, Ny)
• SPR-882 Pressure Catheter (3F, Single, Straight, 140cm, Ny)
• SPR-524 Pressure Catheter (3.5F, Single, Straight, 100cm, Ny, Non Repairable)
• SPR-340 Pressure Catheter (4F, Single, Curved, 120cm, PU/WD)
• MPR-500 Pressure Catheter (5F, Single, 70cm, PU, Non Repairable)
• SPR-350 Pressure Catheter (5F, Single, Curved, 120cm, PU/WD)
• SPR-360 Pressure Catheter (6F, Single, Curved, 120cm, PU/WD)
• SPR-370 Pressure Catheter (7F, Single, Curved, 120cm, PU/WD)

Data Acquisition and Analysis:
The PowerLab 8/35 is shipped with ADInstruments LabChart software that provides data recording integrity, display and analysis features. The research system is also supplied with LabChart Pro software, which includes all the ADInstruments LabChart Modules (excluding GLP Client and Server). LabChart Modules provide application specific data acquisition, analysis and display features. 

LabChart Pro also entitles the purchaser to 5 years of FREE LabChart Pro software upgrades and updates. Purchasers are also entitled to any LabChart Module released during this 5 year period (excludes GLP Client and Server).

For more information see the LabChart Pro page or contact your nearest ADInstruments representative.

Features:

The 8-channel PowerLab 8/35 data acquisition system provides the ability to not only record blood pressure but also to simultaneously record other physiological parameters such as temperature and ECG with the appropriate Signal Conditioners and Transducers. The LabChart software along with the Blood Pressure Module provides the power to extract data and analyze blood pressure to determine systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure along with measuring cardiac function by calculating dP/dt.

The Mikro-Tip Pressure Catheter advantage:

• Very little set-up and maintenance required – no fluid-filled catheters to prepare or maintain during experimentation.
• High frequency response – accurately detects and represents signals of varying frequencies without loss of data information.
• Signal integrity – the true waveform is represented with no distortion at high signal frequencies.
• No signal artifacts – no dampening of signals due to air bubbles, or blockages in the catheter.
• Sensor positioned at the tip – detection of signal at the signal source.

 

Applications:

The BP Foundation System is configured for measuring blood pressure in small (i.e. mice) through to large animals (i.e. sheep) and provides compatibility with a wide range of Mikro-Tip catheters. Using a Mikro-Tip pressure catheter the user can place the sensor in the artery or heart to measure pressure directly.

For more information about blood pressure measurements using Millar Mikro-Tip catheters see the following:

• Atrial & Venticular Pressure application page
• Ventricular Pressure-Volume application page
• Langendorff and Working Heart application pages
• Radnoti Isolated Perfused Heart (255 KB) technique note
• Intraventricular Pressure Measurement in a Langendorff Preparation (92 KB) technique note

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