Equipment Model

Ugo Basile 35100-001

Description

The Ugo Basile Hot/Cold Plate is a laboratory device designed to assess thermal pain sensitivity and induce vasodilation in rodents. It features a temperature-controlled plate that can be set between -5°C and 65°C, allowing for precise thermal stimulation. This device is commonly used to evaluate pain responses and facilitate procedures requiring enhanced venous access.

Lab

Common Lab

Institute

Central Animal Research Facility

Location

Central Animal Research Facility, Opposite MSLS, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Assessment of thermal pain sensitivity and nociceptive thresholds

  • Induction of vasodilation in peripheral veins, including tail veins, to facilitate intravenous interventions

  • Screening for thermal hyperalgesia and allodynia in preclinical pain research

• Key Features

  • Temperature range: -5°C to 65°C with 0.5°C increments

  • Operating modes: Constant temperature or linear ramping (upward or downward)

  • Precision: 0.1°C accuracy for consistent thermal stimulation

  • Control interface: 4.3-inch touchscreen with optional Bluetooth keypad for scoring

  • Software: X-PAD software for experiment setup, data management, and remote diagnostics

  • Data storage: USB memory key for data portability and analysis

• Limitations

  • Requires controlled room temperature (18–24°C) for optimal performance

  • Not suitable for high-throughput screening due to manual setup

  • Animal restraint is necessary to ensure accurate and reproducible results