Recording of motor and somatosensory evoked potential in an anaesthetised Wistar rat using digital polyrite system

Objectives: The aim of this article is to explain the detailed methodology record Motor evoked potential (MEP) and somatosensory (SSEP) in adult albino Wistar rat, male (200–250 g) which has not been defined previously. Materials Methods: We have standardised recording both MEP SSEP these rats under anaesthesia on ADI digital polyrite system. Results: Evoked potentials widely studied spinal cord injured patients estimate degree injury establish a predictive measure functional recovery. MEPs SSEPs, arising from motor cortex or peripheral nerve generated either by direct electrical stimulation transcranial magnetic stimulation, advocated as reliable indicator descending ascending pathway integrity. In rat brain, there physical overlap between cortex. Hence, our objective was identify exact area for where we could maximum response with application minimum stimulation. Conclusion: together provides powerful neurological technique monitor tracts cord.