A mask for the artificial respiration of rats.
A simple artificial respiration mask for rats was constructed from the drip chamber of an intravenous solution administration set. The mask was held in place by means of straps and a hole through which the maximillary incisors protruded. This mask permitted artificial ventilation during drug-induced respiratory paralysis, was easily and inexpensively constructed, and may be used with a variety of positive pressure respirators.
D000818:Animals; D008397:Masks; D051381:Rats; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*