About Rat and Mouse Ventilation
In the respiratory cycle, the inspiratory portion is typically one third of the cycle and the expiratory portion is two-thirds of the cycle. Each value can be independently adjusted to meet your research needs.
Inspiratory
Pressure-controlled rat and mouse ventilators deliver a constant flow of inspiratory gas at the onset of the inspiration portion of the respiratory cycle. Gas delivery continues until reaching the inspiratory pressure threshold. Pressure in the airways and lungs is now maintained until the end of the inspiratory cycle. At this time, there is no gas flow (inspiratory pause).
Volume-controlled ventilation maintains constant inspiratory volume and allows the inspiratory pressure to vary dynamically with the tidal volume of the subject. Volume-controlled mouse ventilators deliver inspiratory gases at a constant flow for the entire period of the inspiratory portion of the respiratory cycle. The final airway pressure will be determined by the tidal volume of the subject and the connecting tubing. Care is required to avoid over pressurizing the lungs with an excessive volume of gas.
Expiratory
In the expiratory portion of the respiratory cycle, gases in the lungs are released through the expiratory tubing. The lungs are now at atmospheric pressure. During certain procedures, Peak End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is required to prevent the lungs from collapsing. PEEP is easily accomplished by venting the expiratory tubing through a column of water. The end of the tubing is placed under the surface of the water, at the required distance, to generate the desired PEEP.
Kent Scientific offers mouse and rat ventilators including:
- The RoVent® module, a volume- and pressure-controlled ventilator for mice and rats up to 1,250 grams. Available as a stand-alone unit or can be added to the SomnoSuite® low-flow anaesthesia system. RoVent also includes additional features such as Auto Sigh, Auto PEEP, and Auto Respiratory Assist mode.
- The RoVent® Jr. small animal ventilator is ideal for animals up to 1,250 grams. It is fully automatic, has a touchscreen,safety alarms, volume control and pressure control.
Your specific application will determine which type of rat and mouse ventilator is best suited for your research.
Ventilation and Intubation
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Ventilation, Ventilation and IntubationRoVent® Jr. Small Animal Ventilator
The RoVent Jr. Small Animal Ventilator from Kent Scientific is ideal for mice, rats and guinea pigs up to 1,250 grams. The ventilator is fully automatic, simply enter the animals weight and press run. You have the ability to control ventilation by either volume or pressure.
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Ventilation, Ventilation and IntubationEndotracheal intubation kits and stands
The intubation of mice and rats continues to be a challenge for researchers. With an integrated anesthesia mask, our Intubation Kits allow the delivery of isoflurane during intubation. This feature provides the researcher the time necessary to successfully intubate a mouse or rat.
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Ventilation, Ventilation and Intubation
RoVent® Jr. Small Animal Ventilator
The RoVent Jr. Small Animal Ventilator from Kent Scientific is ideal for mice, rats and guinea pigs up to 1,250 grams. The ventilator is fully automatic, simply enter the animals weight and press run. You have the ability to control ventilation by either volume or pressure.
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Ventilation, Ventilation and Intubation
Endotracheal intubation kits and stands
The intubation of mice and rats continues to be a challenge for researchers. With an integrated anesthesia mask, our Intubation Kits allow the delivery of isoflurane during intubation. This feature provides the researcher the time necessary to successfully intubate a mouse or rat.
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Ventilation, Ventilation and Intubation
RoVent® Automatic Ventilator Module
The RoVent Automatic Ventilator for mice and rats can be added to the SomnoSuite®, PhysioSuite and RoVent Jr, allowing you to enter the animal’s weight as it automatically sets the respiratory rate and tidal volume.
SKU: RoVent
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Ventilation, Ventilation and Intubation
RoVent® Jr. Small Animal Ventilator
The RoVent Jr. Small Animal Ventilator from Kent Scientific is ideal for mice, rats and guinea pigs up to 1,250 grams. The ventilator is fully automatic, simply enter the animals weight and press run. You have the ability to control ventilation by either volume or pressure.
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Ventilation, Ventilation and Intubation
Endotracheal intubation kits and stands
The intubation of mice and rats continues to be a challenge for researchers. With an integrated anesthesia mask, our Intubation Kits allow the delivery of isoflurane during intubation. This feature provides the researcher the time necessary to successfully intubate a mouse or rat.