4 Channel Small Animal ECG/EMG Recorder with LabScribe ECG analysis Software

The IX-BIO4-SA system is optimized for mouse, rats and other rodents.

The IX-BIO4-SA system includes:

• IX-BIO4 recorder
• C-ISO-GNE5: a set of 5 platinum needle electrodes.
• C-PB-P1 :Piggy-Back Male/Female Safety Pin Connector to Single Female Safety Pin Connector
• LabScribe ECG Analysis module

The IX-BIO4 is a Four Channel Biopotential Amplifier that allows multiple channels of EMG, ECG, EOG to be recorded simultaneously from a single subject. The recorder is furnished with LabScribe Recording and Analysis Software and connects directly to a USB port on either a Macintosh or Windows PC.

IX-BIO8-SA is a 8 channel system.

ECG

ECG signals can be measured with the IX-BIOx. Measuring 2 channels of ECG, Lead I and Lead II allows LabScribe software to calculate Lead III, aVR, aVF and aVL . EMG signals can be measured at the same time as the ECG signals.

Videos

• ECG 01 - ECG Protocol Set-up
• ECG 02 - Rat ECG Preparation
• ECG 03 - ECG Recording
• ECG 04 - ECG Analysis

EMG

Kinesiology is the study of human and nonhuman animal-body movements, performance, and function by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and neuroscience. When studying kinesiology, surface electromyography (sEMG or Surface EMG) is the measurement of choice. The IX-BIOx enables 4 channels of EMG recordings, or a combination of EMG and ECG recordings.

Citations for IX-BIO4 and IX-BIO8:

• Gottschall, Jinger S., Bryce Hastings, and Zachary Becker. "Muscle Activity Patterns Do Not Differ Between Push-Up and Bench Press Exercises." Journal of applied biomechanics(2018): 1-20.
• Craighead, Daniel H., et al. "Ingestion of TRP channel agonists attenuates exercise‐induced muscle cramps." Muscle & Nerve(2017).
• Looney, David P., et al. "Electromyographical and Perceptual Responses to Different Resistance Intensities in a Squat Protocol: Does Performing Sets to Failure With Light Loads Produce the Same Activity?." The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 30.3 (2016): 792-799.
• Flanagan, Shawn D., et al. "Concurrent Validity of the Armour39 Heart Rate Monitor Strap." The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 28.3 (2014): 870-873.
• Earp, Jacob E., et al. "Regional Surface Electromyography of the Vastus Lateralis During Strength and Power Exercises." The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research 30.6 (2016): 1585-1591.

• Measure temperature using the TM-BIO temperature sensor.
• Mark events using the EM-BIO Event Marker.
• Temperature Controller with Heated Bed.