Multisystem Monitoring of Epileptic Abnormalities in Rabbit: A Method for Simultaneous Video EEG, ECG, Capnography, and Oximetry Recording During Induced Seizures
Published: April 30, 2023
Abstract
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 m…
Representative Results
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 by a green dot. (B) Rabbit in restrainer with ECG and EEG electrodes attached. (C) Juvenile rabbit in a restra…
Disclosures
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Materials
| 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 |
| 4×4 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 |
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Cite This Article
Multisystem Monitoring of Epileptic Abnormalities in Rabbit: A Method for Simultaneous Video EEG, ECG, Capnography, and Oximetry Recording During Induced Seizures. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e20826, doi: (2023).