Braun Small Animal Induction Chambers
Braun And Company Limited Launches New Small Animal Induction Chambers
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Braun & Company Limited, more commonly known as Braun, has launched its new range of small animal induction chambers to help promote safe anaesthetisation of animals that can be difficult to anaesthetise when awake. As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of veterinary equipment, this new addition to Braun’s specialist range is an acknowledgement of the product’s importance within small animal anaesthesia.
Before induction chambers were widely used within veterinarian practice, it was customary for inhalation masks to be used on small animals. However, these masks often caused the animal to panic, resulting in underlying complications and physical injuries.
These new induction chambers are constructed with 4mm shatter-proof Perspex, and come in three standard sizes (1.5 litres, 5.2 litres, and 18.5 litres). These accommodate most small animals, however, if special requirements are necessary, different sizes can be manufactured to order.
The small animal Induction chambers incorporate both passive and active scavenging functions, allowing anaesthetic gases to be safely collected and removed. This process is necessary in order to avoid the animal experiencing future complications such as barotrauma. As such, it is essential that the flow of gas entering the breathing compartment each minute is equal to the volume leaving it.
With regards to active scavenging, suction is applied and incorporates an advanced system which protects against this applied suction while protecting the animal’s airway from an accumulation of increased pressure. Conversely, passive scavenging only requires the latter of these features.
Induction chambers have been developed to be both practical and functional. They are fitted with a sliding lid (which cannot be pushed open from the inside), as well as a detachable inside base to promote thorough cleaning. The chambers should be cleaned with medical grade alcohol, or with a combination of soapy water and disinfecting spray. Induction chambers can also be purchased in red Perspex; relieving stress in albino rodents by reducing their reaction to light.
Choosing equipment from a UK manufacturer decreases the possibility of product damage from occurring during the shipping process — an unfavourable incidence that British veterinarians may be familiar with. Overall, endorsement of small animal induction chambers by specialists such as Braun indicates a considerable development for small animal anaesthesia.