Development of an affordable hi-resolution activity monitor system for laboratory animals

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 479-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin H. Teicher ◽  
Susan L. Andersen ◽  
Paul Wallace ◽  
Diane A. Klein ◽  
Jack Hostetter
Keyword(s):  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Monitor System

scholarly journals Using an electronic activity monitor system as an intervention modality: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakkoyya H. Lewis ◽  
Elizabeth J. Lyons ◽  
Jessica M. Jarvis ◽  
Jacques Baillargeon
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Monitor System ◽  
Electronic Activity ◽  
Intervention Modality

Validity of an Accelerometer-Based Activity Monitor System for Measuring Physical Activity in Frail Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne M. Hollewand ◽  
Anouk G. Spijkerman ◽  
Henk J.G. Bilo ◽  
Nanne Kleefstra ◽  
Yvo Kamsma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Monitor System ◽  
Groningen Frailty Indicator ◽  
Older Subjects ◽  
Frailty Indicator

This study aimed to investigate the validity of the accelerometer-based DynaPort system to detect physical activity in frail, older subjects. Eighteen home-dwelling subjects (Groningen Frailty Indicator [GFI] score ≥ 4, ≥ 75 years) were included. Activities in their home environment were simultaneously observed by two researchers and measured with the DynaPort system during six consecutive hours. Primary outcome measures were the sensitivity and specificity of the DynaPort for locomotion (90% considered as sufficient agreement). Other outcome measures were overall agreement, and sensitivity and specificity for other activities. Sensitivity and specificity for locomotion were 83.3% and 100.0%, respectively. Overall agreement was 74.6%. Sensitivity was sufficient for sitting (94.4%), but not for lying and standing (59.2% and 69.6%, respectively). Specificity was sufficient for lying and standing (100.0% and 93.3%, respectively), but not for sitting (80.7%). In conclusion, the DynaPort system is not a valid method for assessing physical activity in frail, older subjects.

Detection of physical activities using a physical activity monitor system for wheelchair users

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivayogi V. Hiremath ◽  
Stephen S. Intille ◽  
Annmarie Kelleher ◽  
Rory A. Cooper ◽  
Dan Ding
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Monitor System ◽  
Wheelchair Users

Bruxist Activity Monitor System (BAMS): An instrumental approach tool in the assessment of Bruxism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo Flores-Ramirez ◽  
Julian Oreggioni ◽  
Fernando Angeles-Medina ◽  
Marcelo Kreiner ◽  
Nicolas Pacheco-Guerrero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Monitor System ◽  
Instrumental Approach

Determination of acute toxicity of Tiacyclin solution for injection in laboratory animals

2019 ◽  
Vol 331 (8) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Author(s):  
N.Y. Morozov ◽  
◽  
S.I. Tchukina ◽  
E.I. Koveshnikova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Laboratory Animals

Anesthesia for rabbits submitted to experimental surgeries: Report of a series of eight anesthesias

2020 ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
Rafael Antonio Caldart Bedin ◽  
Maisa Schultz ◽  
Antonio Bedin
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Anesthetic Management ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Anesthetic Induction ◽  
Anesthetic Agents ◽  
Reasonable Degree ◽  
Bioethical Debate ◽  
Precordial Stethoscope

Anesthesia for laboratory animals is a matter of biomedical concern and one of the most present dilemmas in the current bioethical debate. The use of anesthetic agents in experimental surgery aims at analgesia and restraining the animal, in order to achieve a reasonable degree of muscle relaxation and to produce sufficient analgesia. This practice requires the use of protocols for the administration of safe and efficient doses. Eight New Zealand rabbits were submitted to laparotomies demonstrating the surgical technique discipline of the local medical course. For pre-anesthetic medication, acepromazine 1 mg.kg-1 associated with ketamine 15 mg.kg-1 was used subcutaneously. Anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane and oxygen under a laryngeal mask in a Mapleson D anesthesia system and under spontaneous breathing. Hydration was performed with 10 ml.kg-1 saline every hour. A thermal mattress was used. Precordial stethoscope, pulse oximetry and clinical parameters were used for monitoring. For euthanasia, ketamine 10 mg.kg-1 associated with potassium chloride 19.1% 1 ml.kg-1 was used intravenously. The average weight of the rabbits was 2721.25 ± 275.01 grams and the duration of the anesthetic procedure was 120 ± 87 minutes. Discussion. In long-term anesthesia, such as laparotomies, the use of pre-anesthetic medication and then anesthetic induction by the combination of agents is recommended. However, anesthetic management requires monitoring to prevent insufficient or excessive doses from occurring.

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