INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH USING ANIMAL MODELS
Advanced surgical monitor for rodents
Comprehensive compact, all-in-one systems for surgical warming and vital signs monitoring in mice, rats, cane toads (see video) and other small animals for preclinical research. It provides real-time data on body temperature, ECG, heart rate, respiration, pulse oximetry and pressure.
The systems have intelligent zone heating, ultra-low noise, high-resolution ECG electronics, noninvasive electrodes, and a port for external needle electrodes for when subjects cannot be laid prone or supine.
Two Rodent Surgical Monitors (RSM) are available, the RSM+ and the RSM oX:
RSM+
Trusted, widely used solution for surgical warming and real-time monitoring. Pulse oximetry can be added as an optional feature using a thigh sensor clip, enabled with a simple system upgrade.
RSM oX
Builds on RSM+ by adding advanced oxygen saturation monitoring.
Integrated PulseOx sensors reduce interference from fur, motion, and inconsistent sensor placement. The RSM oX system delivers low-noise, stable, and reproducible SpO₂ readings from a consistent site.
Pulse oximetry can also be recorded on an additional channel using an optional paw sensor clip, enabled through a simple system upgrade.
Real-Time Signals, Research-Ready Features
- Real-Time Monitoring with waveform display
- Multi-Species Support for mice, rats, and more
- Ultra-Low Signal Noise for clean, accurate data
- Snapshot Documentation for ID, vitals, date/time, and settings
- Standalone Tablet Operation
- Electrically Isolated Bio-Amplifiers for high-fidelity signals
- Seamless Data Export to third-party software
- Custom Presets for reproducible protocols
- Modular Design allows easy system upgrades
- Consistent Thermal Regulation with integrated zone heating
Model Parts & Specifications
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Monitor type |
High Resolution Color Display with Capacitive Touch
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Size & Resolution
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12.7 inches; 1840 x 2944 pixels
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Storage Capacity
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128 GB of Data Storage
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Power Supply
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Universal Adapter (100 – 240 VAC)
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Connection to the Heated Surgical Platform
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Wireless or optional USB-C
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System Components
- Touchscreen Display
- Heated Surgical Platform
- Temperature Probe
Optional Add-Ons
- Pulse Oximetry Thigh Clip
- Pressure Catheter & Adapter Cable
- External Needle Electrodes
Noninvasive blood flow velocity system
The Indus Doppler Flow Velocity System (DFVS) is a compact, high-resolution, real-time ultrasound system designed for non-invasive cardiovascular research in small animals.
With high sampling rates and dual-frequency transceivers, it is optimised for detecting fast heart rates and blood flow in small animal models like mice, rats, and bats. It also supports flow measurements in larger animals using implantable Doppler cuff probes.
Why Choose the Indus DFVS?
Non-invasive design suited to longitudinal studies
Perfect for studies tracking cardiovascular changes over time with easy use of a handheld transducer probe. Fixed-angle holders and standardized anatomical landmarks enhance reproducibility, minimize operator variability, and improve intra- and inter-animal comparisons.
Translatable Cardiovascular Applications
Used for cutting-edge research in cardiac function, myocardial perfusion, coronary flow reserve (CFR), pulse wave velocity (PWV), arterial stiffness, and vascular aging – it is a vital tool for translating small animal findings into meaningful human cardiovascular insights.
Compact and Scalable
Portable with small footprint is easy for sharing between labs. The system includes the Pulsed Doppler Transceiver, Doppler Signal Digitizer, Doppler Workstation and Handheld Probe.
Noninvasive Rigid Ultrasound Probe
This non invasive rigid probe features a 1.0 mm piezoelectric crystal (10 or 20 MHz) mounted at the tip and focused with a molded epoxy lens. The probe can be handheld or mounted on a micromanipulator for increased accuracy. For chronic (implanted), extra-vascular applications, a cuff transducer is available.
The Indus Rodent Surgical Monitor+ (also pictured) is a perfect partner for rodent studies.
