When mice are anesthetized either for non-invasive studies or for surgery, their tempera-
ture regulating mechanisms may not be adequate to maintain the required body tempera-
ture. This can lead to rapid drop in body temperature in a few minutes and can have adverse
results. The conventional solution to this problem is a cumbersome pad with circulating hot
water or an overhead heat lamp that can cause electrical interference with the ECG monitor-
ing equipment.
The MouseMonitor is a compact heated surgical platform that displays ECG, respiration and
plethysmogram waveforms as well as heart rate, breath rate, core temperature and SpO2. The
unique integrated operating platform supports magnetic accessories and incorporates ultra-low
noise, high-resolution ECG electronics and intelligent zone heating with a durable surgical stain-
less steel top. The included 10.1” touchscreen display ergonomically presents waveform and nu-
meric data in an intuitive and easily readable format, enabling you to quickly record and export
your acquired data. Indus Instruments is committed to adding functionality to the MouseMoni-
tor through new accessories and expansion modules. Current expansion modules include a Pulse
Oximeter module and an Analog Output module that is compatible with most data acquisition
systems.
INTRODUCTION
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A Few Quotes from the NRC Guide for the Care
and Use of Animals, 8th edition, 2011
Careful monitoring and timely attention to problems increase the likelihood of a successful surgi-
cal outcome. Monitoring includes routine evaluation of anesthetic depth and physiologic func-
tions and conditions, such as body temperature, cardiac and respiratory rates and pattern, and
blood pressure, and should be appropriately documented... Maintenance of normal body tem-
perature minimizes cardiovascular and respiratory disturbances caused by anesthetic agents, and
is of particular importance in small animals where the high ratio of surface area to body weight
may easily lead to hypothermia. NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, 8th ed., Pg.
119, 2011.
For anesthesia delivery, precision vaporizers and monitoring equipment (e.g., pulse oximeter for
determining arterial blood oxygen saturation levels) increase the safety and choices of anesthetic
agents for use in rodents and other small species. NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Ani-
mals, 8th ed., Pg. 122, 2011.
INTRODUCTION
