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On-line data acquisition and control in a physiology laboratory.

C Musy, R N Gatz, C R Coggins

    International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Researchers developed computer programs to estimate animal pulmonary function. This system, using a Hewlett-Packard minicomputer, enables respiratory parameter analysis comparable to human studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Comparative physiology
    • Respiratory system research
    • Animal model development

    Background:

    • Pulmonary function testing is crucial for respiratory research.
    • Standardized methods for animal pulmonary function are needed.
    • Existing human pulmonary function tests provide a benchmark.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a system for estimating laboratory animal pulmonary function.
    • To enable the acquisition and control of respiratory data in animals.
    • To allow for the estimation of respiratory parameters analogous to human studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a software suite for pulmonary function analysis.
    • Implementation of a Hewlett-Packard (HP) 1000-F minicomputer for data acquisition and control.

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  • Adaptation of established pulmonary function testing protocols for animal models.

    • Main Results:

    • A functional system for estimating animal pulmonary function was established.
    • The system successfully acquired and controlled respiratory data.
    • Key respiratory parameters could be estimated with accuracy comparable to human studies.

    Conclusions:

    • The described system provides a valuable tool for animal pulmonary function research.
    • This methodology facilitates comparative studies between animal and human respiratory physiology.
    • The system enhances the utility of animal models in respiratory disease research.