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Introduction to FinePointe Systems
FinePointe Systems by DSI's Buxco are advanced research tools designed for efficient data collection and reporting. These systems are compact, easy to assemble, and provide real-time data collection and control. They offer instant reports and flexible data handling, supporting GLP requirements with features like digital signatures and audit trails.
FinePointe for Resistance and Compliance
This system measures lung resistance and compliance in anesthetized animals, supporting both tracheostomized and intubated subjects. It features automated calibration, in-line aerosol delivery, and supports multiple subjects simultaneously.
FinePointe for Non-Invasive Airway Mechanics
Designed for conscious animals, this system measures specific airway resistance using a patented chamber design that reduces acclimation time. It supports high throughput with scalable configurations.
FinePointe for Whole Body Plethysmography
This system monitors respiration in conscious, unrestrained animals, measuring parameters like respiratory rate and bronchoconstriction. It is ideal for longitudinal studies and high throughput applications.
Pulmonary Function Testing
Provides comprehensive lung assessments, ideal for COPD studies. It measures lung capacities and mechanics, offering immediate results and comparisons.
Supporting Hardware
Includes digital preamplifiers, fresh air pumps, and various plethysmographs designed for different species and measurement needs.
FinePointe Software
Offers streamlined data acquisition and reporting, with features for easy setup, automated calibration, and network-enabled data management.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various systems and equipment used in pulmonary function testing (PFT), ECG analysis, smoke generation, inhalation exposure, and plethysmography. It highlights the features, specifications, and applications of each system, emphasizing automation, precision, and ease of use.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT): The PFT system includes a control panel with pressure/vacuum reservoirs and plethysmographs. It supports tests like Boyle’s Law FRC, Fast Flow Volume, and Quasistatic Pressure Volume. Resistance and compliance analysis is also available.
ECG Analysis: The ECG system features a simple calibration wizard, live monitoring, built-in reporting, and supports various experiments. It can collect data from up to 3 ECG leads and one arterial blood pressure signal, with interval analysis for one lead.
Smoke Generator: The Buxco Smoke Generator is fully automated, capable of unattended operation for 8-24 hours. It accepts various cigarette sizes and delivers smoke to mass dosing chambers or individual exposure tubes.
Inhalation Systems: The Buxco Inhalation Tower and Single Site Exposure Station provide uniform exposure to aerosols, gases, and dusts. The systems are designed for easy cleaning and handling, with options for different animal sizes.
Mass Dosing Chambers: These chambers allow aerosol or gas exposure to multiple subjects simultaneously. They are designed for use inside containment hoods and can hold various numbers of mice, rats, or guinea pigs.
Bias Flow Fresh Air Pumps: These pumps ensure fresh air availability in plethysmographs, preventing CO2 accumulation and stabilizing temperature and humidity.
QT Digital Preamplifier: This device supports multiple sensors and nebulizers, providing quiet electronics and high-performance data acquisition for lab applications.
Plethysmographs and Restrainers: The document describes various plethysmographs, including whole body, head-out, and nose-only types, each designed for specific animal sizes and research needs. The AllayTM restraint system is highlighted for its humane design, allowing natural breathing patterns.
Software: DSI’s FinePointe software is mentioned as a tool for data collection, analysis, and reporting, compatible with modern Windows operating systems.
Overview of FinePointe Software
FinePointe software is designed for data acquisition and reporting, utilizing Microsoft SQL Server for data storage. It can operate on a single computer or across a network, streamlining the process of obtaining reports through a user-friendly interface.
Report Generation and Management
The software emphasizes report creation from the outset, using wizards to guide users through calibration, study setup, and report definition. Reports can be exported to various applications like Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, and SPSS. Users can adjust reported parameters, subject groupings, and measurement periods at any time.
Data Acquisition with FinePointe Station
FinePointe Station integrates data reporting and acquisition, offering features like live scrolling signals, manual event marking, and predefined view arrangements. It supports data collection from multiple subjects and allows for the adjustment of measurement intervals.
Data Review and Reanalysis
Once data is acquired, it is stored in a Microsoft SQL Server database. Users can browse, zoom, and reanalyze data, with the ability to switch between original and reprocessed results. The system supports detailed data review, including flow-volume and pressure-volume loops.
Compatibility and GLP Features
FinePointe software is compatible with older Buxco systems and supports GLP features such as audit trails, electronic signatures, and network security. It uses role-based security for user permissions and ensures data integrity through Microsoft SQL Server tools.
Network and Database Security
The software supports network use with encrypted traffic and configurable security settings for SQL Server access. It ensures secure data handling while maintaining full functionality.
About Data Sciences International (DSI)
DSI is a leader in physiologic monitoring, offering telemetry, instrumentation, software, and services for various industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. They provide tailored solutions to meet specific research needs.
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Buxco Catalog-1

Buxco Product Solutions Engineering Solutions for Bio-Discovery Better Data. Better Science.

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Table of Contents Introduction to FinePointe Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About FinePointe Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FinePointe for Resistance and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FinePointe for Non-Invasive Airway Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FinePointe for Whole Body Plethysmography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pulmonary Function...

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Introduction to FinePointe Systems About FinePointe Systems DSI’s Buxco FinePointe* systems are a new class of research products — software and hardware — that focus on collecting data and reporting results in the fastest, easiest, and most reliable manner. Clean and Compact FinePointe systems are highly integrated, space efficient, and easy to assemble. The new hardware designs offer better control at the subject apparatus (or subject “site”). Simple, yet Powerful FinePointe systems set new standards for ease of operation. Each collection site includes a console that provides you with real time...

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Introduction to FinePointe Systems FinePointe software and FinePointe hardware were made for each other. Pairing them leverages the strengths of each —easiest operation, highest throughput, and maximum efficiency overall. Easy Setup Well-placed, preconfigured hardware and color-coded cables make setup fast and easy. Easy setup and take down make these systems extremely portable. Automated Calibration Automated calibration eliminates user errors from one of the most error-prone tasks in data collection. Since FinePointe also runs system checks on the apparatus during calibration, you can be certain...

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• Continuously measure lung resistance and dynamic compliance in anesthetized animals • Automated calibration • Heated bed • In-line aerosol delivery and control • Built-in FinePointe console enables control from the site • Use with intubated animals for longitudinal studies • Intelligent ventilator supports protocol-driven deep inflations, breath holds, and PEEP • Single USB connection to computer • Live display and monitoring of the signals and derived data • Multiple and simultaneous subjects capable (no limits) • Optional static compliance measurement available • Optional heart rate or blood pressure...

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FinePointe for Non-Invasive Airway Mechanics (NAM) Features • Continuously measures specific airway resistance in conscious animals • Automated calibration • Aerosol delivery and control • Allay™ chamber design significantly reduces subject loading and acclimation time • Chambers incorporate the patented Halcyon® noise-suppression design • Scalable for high throughput - easily attach 12 sites to a single computer • Each USB connection to computer supports 2 or 4 chambers • Uses Allay™ Restraint for maximum subject comfort DSI's FinePointe Series NAM sites are used to acquire specific airway resistance...

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• Subjects are conscious and unrestrained • Continuously measure respiratory rate, TV and MV • Continuously measure for index of bronchoconstriction (PenH and Pause) • Continuously measure airway irritation (TB and TP) • Use for cough analysis • Automated calibration • Aerosol delivery and control • Chambers incorporate the patented Halcyon® noise-suppression design • High throughput - easily attach and measure data from more than 12 sites simultaneously, with a single computer • Each USB connection to computer supports 2 or 4 plethysmographs • Pre-calibrated digital and Temperature and Humidity sensors •...

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An example of a report in the FinePointe software including ANOVA statistics. The Whole Body Plethysmograph measures box flow, which is indirectly caused by respiratory flow of the animal inside the chamber. Respiratory volume and flow parameters estimated from box flow are typically accurate to within 30%. Real-time temperature and humidity monitoring further improves the accuracy of these parameters. Whole body plethysmography can also be used to measure Time of Pause and Time of Break—indicators of airway irritation1. These parameters indicate where in the airway irritation occurs. Outfitted...

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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Features • Most comprehensive assessment of the lung • Complete a series of tests in just minutes • View results immediately, use overlays to compare repeated tests • Ideal for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) studies • Determine FRC and other lung capacities • Software reports forced expiratory volume (FEV), forced expiratory flow (FEF), and many other values • Direct measurement of pulmonary mechanics - lung resistance and dynamic compliance • Reports produce group average of P-V loops and F-V loops Available for: Mice, Rats, Guinea Pigs, and NHP. Additional...

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