Multisystem Monitoring of Epileptic Abnormalities in Rabbit: A Method for Simultaneous Video EEG, ECG, Capnography, and Oximetry Recording During Induced Seizures

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Source: Bosinski, C., et al. Multi-system Monitoring for Identification of Seizures, Arrhythmias and Apnea in Conscious Restrained Rabbits. J. Vis. Exp. (2021).

In this video, we demonstrate a multisystem monitoring method to evaluate neurological and cardiorespiratory abnormalities during intravenous injection of a seizure-inducing drug. The simultaneous monitoring of video EEG, ECG, oximetry, and capnography parameters helps to understand the real-time physiological changes associated with epileptic seizures.

Protocol

All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board.

1. To enable the rabbits to acclimate in the restrainers and for the investigator to objectively confirm stabilization of cardiorespiratory rates, instrument all rabbits with the cardiorespiratory and neuronal sensors and perform continuous video monitoring for > 1 hour, 1 - 3 times per animal.

2. Intravenous medication experiment (Pentylenetetrazol, PTZ)

1. To visualize the marginal ear vein, shave the posterior surface of the rabbit's ear....

Resultaten

Figure 1: Rabbit connected to equipment. (A) Location of ECG electrodes, Left Arm is indicated by a yellow dot. Right Arm is indicated by a white dot. Left Leg is indicated by a red dot. Ground anterior to the right leg is indicated .......

Materialen

Lijst van materialen gebruikt in dit artikel

Naam	Bedrijf	Catalogusnummer	Opmerkingen
0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP - Flexible Container	PFIZER (HOSPIRA)	7983-09	Dilutant
10cc Luer Lock syringe with 20G x 1" Needle	Sur-Vet	SS-10L2025	Used as a flush after drug injection
4x4 gauze sponges	Fisher Scientific	22-415-469	Rolled in a tube to splint ear with angiocatheter
Computer	Dell	Optiplex 5040	Acquisition computer
ECG Electrode	RhythmLink	RLSND116-2.5	13mm 35-degree bent (0.4 mm diameter) subdermal pin electrodes
EEG Electrode	RhythmLink	RLSP513	5-twist 13mm straight (0.4mm diameter) subdermal pin electrodes
EEGLAB (2020)	Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience	Open Access	Can perform spectral analysis of EEG
Ethernet-to-ethernet adapter	Linksys	USB3G16	Adapter for connecting the camera to the computer
Heparin Lock Flush	Medline	EMZ50051240	To maintain patency of angiocatheter
IR Light	Bosch	EX12LED-3BD-8W	Facilitates recordings in the dark
LabChart Pro (2019, Version 8.1.16)	ADInstruments	N/A	ECG Analysis
JELCO PROTECTIV Safety I.V. Catheters, 25 gauge	Smiths Medical	3060	Used to catherize marginal ear vein
MATLAB (R2019b, Update 5)	MathWorks	N/A	Required to run EEGLAB
Microphone	Sony Stereo	ECM-D570P	Recording of audible manifestions of seizures
Micropore Medical Tape, Paper, White	3M	1530-1	Used to secure wires and create ear splint
Natus NeuroWorks	Natus	LC101-8	Acquisition and review software
Pentylenetetrazol (1 - 10 mg/kg always in 1mL volume)	Sigma-Aldrich	88580	Dilutions prepared in saline
Quantum Amplifier	Natus	13926	Amplifier / digitizer
Quantum HeadBox Amplifier	Natus	22134	64-pin breakout box
Rabbit Restrainer	Plas-Labs	501-TC	Various size rabbit restrainers are available. 6" x 18" x 6" in this study.
SpO2 ear clip	NONIN	61000	PureSAT/SpO2
SpO2 sensor adapter	NONIN	13931	XPOD PureSAT/SpO2
SRG-X120 1080p PTZ Camera with HDMI, IP & 3G-SDI Output	Sony	SRG-X120	Impela Camera
Terumo Sur-Vet Tuberculin Syringe 1cc 25G X 5/8" Regular Luer	Sur-Vet	13882	Used to inject intravenous medications
Veterinary Injection Plug Luer Lock	Sur-Vet	SRIP2V	Injection plug for inserting the needle for intravenous medication
Webcol Alcohol Prep, Sterile, Large, 2-ply	Covidien	5110	To prepare ear vein before catheterization