Features
- 2 replacement adapters 1/8″ ID to 1/4″ ID
- 2 replacement adapters 3/8″ ID
- Less complications than from injectable agents
- Allows for longer exam duration
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 are numerous.
- Less complications than from injectable agents
- Allows for longer exam duration
- Easier administration with quick recovery
- Readily incorporated into existing procedures
- Level plane of anesthesia
- Reduced animal handling for less stress
- No Schedule II drugs
These rodent gas masks fits mice and rats of all sizes, and they are versatile for a wide variety of applications. The OC gas masks allow you access to the eyes and head of the rodent while sealing the nose and mouth. The gas masks provides stability of the animal for examinations and surgery, and they can be easily incorporated in existing examination procedures. The waste-line connects to gravity or vacuum filters, and swiveling ports allow for greater flexibility in positions. The are easily adapted for stereotaxic applications.
Thanks to the anatomical face mask design, you have head to tail access. The face mask reduces the technicians exposure to gas by sequestering and filtering waste, minimizing dead space and leakage. You can reduce rodent stress by limiting handling required when using injectable anesthesia. By choosing these gas masks with isoflurane and thereby reducing the use of Schedule II drugs, you can simplify your lab management. Setting-up and changing masks is simple, and the swivel adapters allow you to make adjustments quickly and even modify the mask for stereotaxic uses. Gas anesthesia reduces recovery time, making for a faster and more efficient lab.
Rodent Facemasks
*Requires the use of OC-TUBING, OC-ADAPTER and EZ-1130. See Accessories tab for details.
| OC-SFM | Small Mask | Small Mouse 0.5 – 2 months 8mm Aperture x 25mm overall length |
| OC-MFM | Medium Mask | Mouse 2+ months and Small Rat 10mm Aperture x 30mm overall length |
| OC-LFM | Large Mask | Adult Rat up to 250g 13mm Aperture x 35mm overall length |
| OC-XLFM | Extra Large Mask | Adult Rat from 250 – 500g 18mm Aperture x 42mm overall length |
| 502063-SGM | Small Mask for Cunningham Stereotaxic Frame *Includes OC-TUBING and OC-ADAPTER | Small Mouse 0.5 – 2 months 8mm Aperture x 25mm overall length |
| 502063-MGM | Medium Mask for Cunningham Stereotaxic Frame *Includes OC-TUBING and OC-ADAPTER | Mouse 2+ months and Small Rat 10mm Aperture x 30mm overall length |
Rodent Facemask Kits
*Requires EZ-1130. Kits contain OC-TUBING and OC-ADAPTER. See Accessories tab for details.
| 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) | |
| OC-RAT-KIT | RatFacemask Kit (L and XL masks, tubing, adapters) | |
| OC-ALLFM-KIT | Mouse Facemask Kit (All four face masks, tubing, adapters) | |
| OC-SWIVEL | Replacement waste and supply swivel ports (1 pair) | |
| 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 |
