Ugo Basile Electro-Convulsive Device

Reproducible results. Parameters have been selected as the most suitable range for mice or rats. Flexibility to extend your experiments by adding other transducers.

Accurate and reproducible
· A constant current stimulator ensures reproducible results and accurate determination of the EC threshold.
· The impedance to the animal can be pre-measured and displayed. A warning is provided if the impedance is too great to deliver the desired current level, rather than the most suitable range for mice or rats.
· The Electroconvulsive Device is supplied with auricular (ear lobe) electrodes that allow an operator to deliver shock to a number of animals in a short time.
· Pinpoints variations in the threshold affected by drug action on cortex and sub-cortical regions.
· Can be used with other electrodes allowing for virtually any procedure.
Analog output for connection to an oscilloscope or data acquisition system.
· An optional Biphasic Unit box may be placed between the animal and the Electroconvulsive Device to invert every other pulse. Maximum frequency in this case becomes 100Hz.
· Corneal electrodes are optional. Also custom designed electrodes are available on request.

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Background

Particularly useful for neurochemical and neuropharmacological research such as:
· General screening of potentially neurotropic substances
· Evaluating the depressant or stimulating action of drugs on the CNS
· Endocrinological investigations on the relationship between the nervous system and the hypophysis.