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Updated: 6.7.2013
ANIMAL PREPARATION
Optional
Heating Chamber
Restrainer Animal Holders
Tail Cuff/Sensor
1.
Turn the Animal Heating Chamber on.
2.
Set the temperature value (press and hold P.Set and then press the up or
down arrow to reach the desired value).
For accurate noninvasive blood pressure measurement, the animal or
its tail should be warmed to 32°C.
3.
Press the Heater button to start heating to the selected temperature value.
4.
Place the animal inside the RESTRAINER “Animal Holder” (select the suitable size for the animal
volume).
Leave the tail outside.
Adjust the length to obtain a position where the animal has limited movement.
5.
Place the RESTRAINER (with the animal) in the heating section of the Animal Heating Chamber.
6.
Wait approximately 30 minutes for the animal to reach the selected temperature.
7.
Remove the RESTRAINER from the Animal Heating Chamber.
8.
Connect the IRSENSOR to the tail of the animal inside the RESTRAINER.
9.
Check if the sensor just fits to the tail. The sensor should be between the mid point of tail and tail end
(spinal column). To achieve this, a suitable sensor should be selected.
10.
Wait for the animal to relax and become inactive before starting measurements.
TIP
Before starting the experiment, to condition the animal, put the animal inside the holder several
times a day and repeat the heating each time.
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