
Many scientists have realized an increased demand for non-invasive methods of obtaining cardiovascular measurements in laboratory animals, such as rats and mice. With this need in mind, Med Associates has developed a veterinary quality pulse oximeter that allows researchers to obtain measurements of percent arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate in anesthetized animals using a non-invasive transducer applied to the surface of well-perfused tissue such as the base of the tail, ear, tongue, or paw.
This standalone pulse oximeter (CANL-425SV-A) features a front-panel display that gives continuous read outs of heart rate and SpO2. LED lights indicate a sensor alarm, signal out of track, bad pulse signal, and sensor disconnect.
The pulse oximeter signal can be connected to the standard USB port on a computer. Software is included which provides a chart recorder-like display of the arterial pulse tracing as well as read outs for heart rate and SpO2. Data can also be stored as ASCII text files for importing into graphing or statistics programs.
For the ultimate in data acquisition, the pulse oximeter is available with analog outputs (BNC-type connector) that can be used to acquire the pulse rate, raw plethysmograph, and SpO2 using an analog-to-digital data acquisition system which may already be in place in a lab.
For labs that frequently perform surgeries, this pulse oximeter is the ideal tool for monitoring anesthesia
levels during surgery. Applications include monitoring arterial oxygen saturation during respiratory physiology studies on hypoxia.
| Specifications |
| Arterial Oxygen Saturation Range: |
0% to 100% |
| Pulse Rate Range: |
18 to 450 pulses per minute |
| Operating Temperature: |
0 °C to +50 °C |
| Non-Operating (Storage) Temperature: |
-20 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity: |
10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Non-Operating (Storage) Humidity: |
10% to 95% non-condensing |
| Voltage Input: |
6 volts DC |
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