Equipment Model

Description

An electric heating stove designed for laboratory use to induce burn wounds in animal models. It provides precise temperature control for creating consistent and reproducible burn injuries, essential for studying wound healing and evaluating therapeutic interventions.

Lab

Experimental Animal Room - 1

Institute

Central Animal Research Facility

Location

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

• Applications

  • Induction of burn wounds in animal models for research purposes

  • Study of wound healing processes and scar formation

  • Evaluation of burn treatment protocols and therapeutic agents

• Key Features

  • Adjustable temperature settings to achieve desired burn intensity

  • Uniform heat distribution to ensure consistent wound characteristics

  • Safety features to prevent overheating and ensure operator safety

  • Compatibility with various animal models, including rodents

• Limitations

  • Requires careful handling to prevent accidental burns to operators

  • May require calibration to ensure accurate temperature control

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