BIOLAB--a computerized on-line system for physiological measurements in experimental animals

An on-line system for the acquisition and analysis of physiological signals measured in experimental animals is described. The modular design makes it flexible and easily adaptable to various kinds of physiological measurements. Currently, the system includes support for hemodynamic and cardiac electrophysiological studies. The system is designed for intermittent recordings initiated either manually by the operator or automatically. The distributed computer system consists of three parts: the data acquisition subsystem, the on-line analysis subsystem, and the final data processing subsystem. The communication between the subsystem utilizes an Ethernet local area network, and the analysis and plot programs include support for RS/1 tables and graphs.