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Tail Flick Unit
The Tail Flick Unit measures nociceptive threshold to infrared heat on the rat or mouse tail using the D’Amour & Smith method. Featuring adjustable IR intensity, touch-screen controls, and automatic data storage, it enables rapid analgesic drug screening.
The Tail Flick Unit accurately measures the nociceptive threshold to infrared heat stimulus on the rat or mouse tail, based on the D’Amour & Smith method. Used for rapid screening of analgesic drugs by measuring reaction time to heat, it features adjustable IR intensity, a touch-screen interface, and automatic data storage of latency and thermal intensity values.
Research Applications
The Tail Flick Unit is a standard tool in analgesic drug screening based on the D’Amour & Smith method. It is used to evaluate the potency and duration of analgesic effects from opioids, NSAIDs, and novel pain-modulating agents by measuring the latency to withdraw the tail from a focused infrared heat source. Suitable for both conscious and lightly anesthetized animals.
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| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Command Input/Display | 4.3" colour touch screen |
| Power | Universal 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 50 W |
| Sound Level | <54 dB |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C, 5–95% RH |
| IR Intensity | Adjustable 01–99 |
| Latency Time | 0.1 s increments |
| Cut-off Function | 5–30 seconds adjustable |
| Data Export | .csv format via USB |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 37.5(w) × 38.5(d) × 13(h) cm |
| Warranty | 12 months + 12 months post-registration |
Analgesia
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The Tail Flick Unit is cited in thousands of analgesic drug screening studies, measuring spinal-reflex latency to infrared heat in rats and mice. Applications include opioid and non-opioid analgesic screening, neuropathic pain assessment, and comparison of nociceptive thresholds across experimental groups.
Is the Tail Flick Unit suitable for anesthetized animals?
Yes, the Tail Flick Unit can be used with both conscious and anesthetized animals, making it versatile for various pharmacological protocols.
What is the cut-off function?
An adjustable cut-off function (5–30 seconds) automatically terminates the IR stimulus to prevent tissue damage if the animal does not respond.
What is the IR intensity range?
IR intensity is adjustable from 01 to 99 in single-digit steps, allowing precise control over the heat stimulus.
What data is recorded?
The instrument automatically records latency time (0.1 s steps) and thermal intensity values, exported in .csv format via USB.
What is the warranty?
12 months standard warranty, extendable to 24 months upon product registration.
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