MicroCapStar - Micro-Sampling CO2 Analyzer For Mice

Features:

• Rapid Reaction
• Precise and reliable monitoring
• Lowest possible sample flow rate
• Voltage produced linearly
• Peak end-tidal or ongoing readings
• Measures the pace of breathing
• Rats, mice, and other bigger animals

The microCapStar End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Analyzer accurately measures expired CO2 end-tidally or continuously in creatures as small as mice. It has very little sample flow requirements, a quick reaction time, and long-term stability. The excursions of the CO2 waveform are used to calculate respiratory rate (RR). The graphical LCD screen shows the CO2 and RR measurements as well as a trend plot of the end-tidal data.

An infrared CO2 sensor with temperature control is the brains of the microCapStar. With the help of a carrier gas system that uses digitally controlled active flow management, low sample flow and quick response are made possible. Using this method, the carrier flow to sample flow ratio is automatically maintained, which is crucial for precise measurements. Even during prolonged measuring sessions, the heated measurement cell helps prevent water condensation. The typical length of the sample tube set is 1m, but lengths of up to 2.5m are feasible.

The front-panel display includes a 5-minute trend plot of ETCO2 and CO2 concentration (either immediate or ETCO2) in percent or mmHg. One calibration gas and ambient air are used for calibration. When end-tidal values depart from a user-adjustable preset range, a user-adjustable ETCO2 alarm sounds. A single knob is used for all adjustments. Built-in diagnostics monitoring alert you to issues such as blocked sample tubing or other faults.

For monitoring respiratory condition, the microCapStar is the ideal partner to CWE Small Animal Ventilators thanks to its cutting-edge features, dependability, and simplicity of use. End-tidal CO2 can be managed with the AVS-1 Advanced Ventilator System. The instrument comes with an accessory kit that includes extra low-volume sample tubing as well as a number of connectors and adapters. A selection of accessories are offered to guarantee simple setup and practical operation.

It is commonly acknowledged that CO2 monitoring is a crucial indicator of the respiratory health of experimental animals. Setting ventilator parameters and determining the level of anesthesia in animals that breathe on their own without assistance are both aided by this technique. The microCapStar takes this key approach and applies it to little experimental animals.