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…

Declarações

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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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).

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