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Gas Masks

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.

Features

• Facemask with supply and exhaust ports
• Anatomically correct design for a tight fit for mice and rats
• Zero Leakage
• Zero Dead Space
• Ports swivel 360°
• Optically clear
• Designed to provide access to eyes and head of the rodent
• Mask provides stability of the animal for examinations and surgery
• Does not include Swivel Ports

Options

Order code	Facemask Size
OC-SFM	Small
OC-MFM	Medium
OC-LFM	Large
OC-XLFM	Extra Large

 

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

Rodent Facemasks require the use of OC-TUBING, OC-ADAPTER and the anesthesia connection kit EZ-1130 for use with our Anesthesia Systems.

OC-SFM	Small Mask	Size: 8mm Aperture x 25mm overall length  For Mice: Age Pup to 4 Weeks; Weight: 1.5g to 15g
OC-MFM	Medium Mask	Size: 10mm Aperture x 30mm overall length For Mice: Age 4 Weeks and older; Weight: 15g to 26g For Rats: Age Pup to 2 Weeks; Weight 3g to 20g
OC-LFM	Large Mask	Size: 13mm Aperture x 35mm overall length For Mice: Age 4 Weeks and older; Weight: >26g For Rats: 2 to 10 Weeks; Weight 20g to 250g
OC-XLFM	Extra Large Mask	Size: 18mm Aperture x 42mm overall length For Rats: Age 10 Weeks and older; Weight 250g to 750g
502063-SGM	Small Mask for Cunningham Stereotaxic Frame *Includes OC-TUBING and OC-ADAPTER	Mask Size: 8mm Aperture x 25mm overall length  For Mice: Age Pup to 4 Weeks; Weight: 1.5g to 15g
502063-MGM	Medium Mask for Cunningham Stereotaxic Frame *Includes OC-TUBING and OC-ADAPTER	Mask Size: 10mm Aperture x 30mm overall length For Mice: Age 4 Weeks and older; Weight: 15g to 26g

 

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