MouseSTAT
®
Jr.
Pulse Oximeter for Mice and Rats
Owner’s Manual and
Set-Up Guide
Page 1: ...MouseSTAT Jr Pulse Oximeter for Mice and Rats Owner s Manual and Set Up Guide ...
Page 2: ...1 MouseSTAT Jr Pulse Oximeter for Mice and Rats User Manual and Set Up Guide 2015 Kent Scientific Corporation Documentation Version 1 00 05 12 3 15 ...
Page 3: ...ssembly 4 Instructions for Use 4 FAQ and Troubleshooting 5 Care and Maintenance 5 Part 3 Theory of Operation 6 MouseSTAT Jr and Pulse Oximetry 6 Part 4 General Information 8 Contact Information 8 Disclaimer 8 Product Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee 9 This product is not designed intended or authorized for use in human applications ...
Page 4: ... two illuminated displays that allow you to quickly view vital signs while focusing on your animal Visual alert indicators confirm sensor placement allowing you to identify and maintain accuracy at the sensor site Included Equipment MouseSTAT Jr Controller and power supply Sensor Options Clip Sensors Mouse paw pulse oximeter sensor Rat paw pulse oximeter sensor Large animal sensor Annular Sensors ...
Page 5: ...ing the On Off button on the back of the controller 2 Set the minimum heart rate a Press and hold the On Off button for 5 seconds The top display will read Hr and the bottom display will show a numeric value The value represents the minimum allowed heart rate that the system will detect b Change the value by pressing the On Off button Minimum Heart Rate Recommendations Mouse 240 Rat 120 Custom 40 ...
Page 6: ...al s paw Poor animal circulation Investigate type and dose of anesthetic and other drugs reduce if possible Increase body temperature of animal to encourage circulation Care and Maintenance MouseSTAT Jr Controller Maintenance 1 Always position the Controller away from areas of potential contamination Should the unit become soiled gently spot clean with a damp wipe or towel Never use liquids direct...
Page 7: ... as the use of spring loaded Y clip sensors may make accurate SpO2and pulse rate readings impossible 1 MouseSTAT Jr Sensors There are two styles of MouseSTAT Sensors clip and annular The mouse and rat clip sensor is used on the paw and is designed to make contact with the skin without affecting circulation The clip hinge is not spring loaded thus reducing the possibility of ischemia at the sensor ...
Page 8: ...shown the tail of a rat or mouse to be a specialized organ under control of the CNS for the thermoregulatory control of body temperature Warming of the subject to the point of eliciting a thermoregulatory response is required to increase blood flow through the tail and assure the most accurate SpO2 readings Experiments of Lemons and Wu2 have shown that perfusion in the tail tip is more than tenfol...
Page 9: ...ing all parts and labor charges This warranty does not cover damage by any cause including but not limited to any malfunction defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts improper maintenance operation contrary to furnished instructions shipping or transit accidents modifications or repair by the user harsh environments misuse neglect abuse accident incorrect line vo...
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