Tail-Flick Analgesiometer

This system employs radiant heat to apply to the animal’s tail. When the animal experiences discomfort, it responds with a sudden tail flick, which automatically terminates the stimulation. Additionally, the system includes a timer to measure the animal’s reaction time, which is the duration from the commencement of the stimulation to the detection of the animal’s response.input:
output:This test has demonstrated exceptional sensitivity in the investigation of the analgesic properties of pharmacological substances. It can also be employed to assess basal thermal pain sensitivity or to investigate potential genetic differences among animals that are not administered drugs.input:
output:System Descriptioninput:
output:The Panlab Tail-flick Meter is comprised of an electronic control unit and a stimulation unit, which includes a halogen lamp for the heat stimulus. The system is applicable to mice and rats of varying sizes. The animals are positioned on the platform of the Stimulus Unit with their tails protruding within a restraining tube. The tail of the animal is situated in a slot that is adjustable in width and is equipped with a groove that ensures accurate placement. The test start/stop is controlled by a remote foot-switch, which enables the conduct of rapid, hands-free experiments.input:
output:The tail flick is detected by a photo beam with adjustable sensitivity, and the latency is automatically displayed on a digital display on the Control Unit. Reaction time measurements are provided with a precision of 0.1. The maximum repeatability and reliability of results are guaranteed by the groove system for the tail and the adjustment of response sensitivity. Additionally, a cut-off time can be established to prevent tissue damage (default: 20 s).