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Rodent Facemask Kits for Isoflurane Anesthesia
July 14, 2014
Gas anesthesia with Isoflurane is quickly becoming the standard method of general anesthesia for rats and mice in biomedical research. The advantages of using gas anesthesia for in-vivo examinations include:
- Fewer complications than injectable agents
- Allows for longer exam duration
- Easier administration and control
- Readily incorporated into existing procedures
- Level plane of anesthesia
- Minimal animal handling/Less stress
- No controlled substances required
- Quick recovery time
- Economical and versatile
These are designed to tightly and flexibly fit on various size rodents. The optically clear masks are designed to provide access to the eyes and head of the rodent. These masks provide stability of the animal for examinations and surgery. And, they may be trimmed for custom applications.
- Anatomically correct fit to mouse and rat
- Zero leakage
- Zero dead space
- Reinforced ports for longer product life
- Mask can be used in the range of 400–1000 cc/min.
- Ports swivel 360°
The masks come in four sizes to accommodate animals from a 2-week old mouse to a 500g adult rat.
What's Included
OC-SFM-KIT | Small Mask Kit (one mask, tubing, adapters) |
Small Mouse 0.5 – 2 months 8mm Aperture x 25mm overall length |
OC-MFM-KIT | Medium Mask Kit (one mask, tubing, adapters) |
Mouse 2+ months and Small Rat 10mm Aperture x 30mm overall length |
OC-LFM-KIT | Large Mask Kit (one mask, tubing, adapters) |
Adult Rat up to 250g 13mm Aperture x 35mm overall length |
OC-XLFM-KIT | Extra Large Mask Kit (one mask, tubing, adapters) |
Adult Rat from 250 – 500g 18mm Aperture x 42mm overall length |
OC-MOUSE-KIT | Mouse Facemask Kit (S and M masks, tubing, adapters) |
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OC-RAT-KIT | Rat Facemask Kit (L and XL masks, tubing, adapters) |
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OC-ALLFM-KIT | Mouse Facemask Kit (All four face masks, tubing, adapters) |
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OC-SWIVEL |
Replacement waste and supply swivel ports (1 pair) |
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OC-TUBING | Waste and Supply Lines | (2) flexible medical grade PVC tubing 1/4" outer and 1/8" inner diameter x 6' length |
OC-ADAPTER | Replacement Adapters | (2) 1/4" Tubing Adapters (2) 3/8" Tubing Adapters |
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