کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
---|---|---|---|---|
1829645 | 1027462 | 2007 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Fabrication of a small animal restraint for synchrotron biomedical imaging using a rapid prototyper Fabrication of a small animal restraint for synchrotron biomedical imaging using a rapid prototyper](/preview/png/1829645.png)
Biomedical research at synchrotron facilities may involve imaging live animals that must remain motionless for extended periods of time to obtain quality images. Even breathing movements reduce image quality but on the other hand excessive restraint of animals increases morbidity and mortality. We describe a humane animal restraint designed to eliminate head movements while promoting animal survival.This paper describes how an animal restraint that conforms to the shape of an animal's head was fabricated by a 3D prototyper. The method used to translate medical computed tomography (CT) data to a 3D stereolithography format is described and images of its use at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) are shown. This type of restraint holds great promise in improving image quality and repeatability while reducing stress on experimental animals.
Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment - Volume 582, Issue 1, 11 November 2007, Pages 229–232