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  • Page 1 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual November 2003 VS-OM-AS revision 1.0 V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2003 by VisualSonics Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in Canada VisualSonics, the VisualSonics logo, Vevo, and Vevo Compact Anesthesia System are trademarks of VisualSonics Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0...
  • Page 5 Safety Please read the safety information before using the Vevo Compact Anesthesia System. The following information applies to the Vevo Compact Anesthesia System and its modules. The use of this equipment must be directed by, is intended for use by, and under the supervision of qualified research scientists.
  • Page 6 The prevention of tampering with the anesthesia system is the sole responsibility of the user or owner. VisualSonics assumes no liability for any malfunction, failure, damage or loss to either equipment or life. •...
  • Page 7 Liability notice Failure to follow the conditions set forth below shall limit, to the extent allowed by law, VisualSonics Inc’s responsibility for the safety, reliability, and performance of this equipment: •...
  • Page 8 VisualSonics Inc. Equipment that is not functioning correctly must not be used. This equipment must not be modified by unauthorized personnel or with unauthorized components. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Draining the vaporizer ................ 20 Reminders for filling and draining ............ 21 Chapter 5: Anesthetizing a Mouse Pre-operative checks ................23 Inducing anesthesia ................23 V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 10 Accessories for the compact anesthesia system ....... 29 Appendix B: Specifications and Performance Specifications..................31 Performance effects of variables............32 Index....................... 35 viii VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The system is also designed to function as a companion to the Vevo Integrated Rail System and the Vevo 660™ High Resolution System to provide an efficient and complete mouse imaging workspace.
  • Page 12 Mouse mask Mouse mask Induction chamber Induction chamber (waste gas - out) (waste gas - out) Anesthesia - in Y-tube Stopcocks Charcoal filter VisualSonics Vevo Integrated Rail System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Unpacking The System Unpacking The Table-Top Configuration

    Oxygen flush (see photo above) 1 each Isoflurane vaporizer with pin-index (see photo above) 1 each Inlet and outlet (pre assembled on the vaporizer) V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 14 48” silicone tubing from stopcock to adapter, and 30” of 22mm semi- transparent tubing 1 each 2-liter induction chamber 2 each Activated charcoal canister VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Mobile Configuration

    1 each Oxygen flowmeter (see photo above) 1 each Oxygen flush (see photo above) 1 each Isoflurane vaporizer with pin-index (see photo above) V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 16 Assembly instructions for the cart legs are included with the cart leg parts. Please follow the instructions to complete the assembly. Check Quantity/unit Description 1 each 2 cart legs VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 17 30” of 22mm semi- transparent tubing 1 each 2-liter Induction Chamber 2 each Activated Charcoal Canister Holder for an activated charcoal canister V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Unpacking the System: Unpacking the mobile configuration Check Quantity/unit Description 1 each 22mm Tubing (2-feet length) 1 each Monitoring Badge VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installing The System

    Chapter 2: Installing the System: Choosing a location for the system Chapter 2: Installing the System Choosing a location The Vevo Compact Anesthesia System must be situated in an environment that ensures maximum safety for the operator and for for the system others working in the building.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Delivery Sub-System To The Vaporizer Sub-System10

    This is a friction fit connection. In the table-top configuration, the common outlet is located at the tip of the delivery tube. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Oxygen Supply To The Vaporizer Sub-System

    DISS fitting Tighten the hose fitting gently with an 11/16” wrench while you hold the DISS fitting motionless with a 5/8” wrench. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 22 Factory pre-set 55 psi regulators for E-cylinders and H-cylinders are available as accessories from VisualSonics as detailed in “Accessories” on page 29. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 23 Hose fitting Tighten the hose fitting gently with an 11/16” wrench while you hold the DISS fitting motionless with a 5/8” wrench. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    The regulator is leaking and must be removed from service and returned for repair. Remember to always turn the cylinder valve fully off before removing or loosening the regulator connection. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Theory Of Operation System Capability

    In any other position, vaporized anesthetic agent is delivered through the vaporizer outlet to the delivery sub-system. The operator adjusts the vaporizer dial and V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 26 % Anesthetic Agent Flow with Oxygen Charcoal Induction Chamber Mouse Mask Charcoal Flush Activated: Filter (Subject) Breathing Circuit Filter 40-5- lpm Subject VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Operating The Vaporizer

    Control dial Inlet release button Outlet Upper retaining screw Filling tunnel Filler plug Drain valve Sight glass Lower Draining tunnel retaining screw V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 28: Turning On The Vaporizer

    To prevent the inadvertent delivery of small concentrations, the control dial should be turned ‘Off’ when the vaporizer is not in use. Control dial Vaporizer in release button ‘Off’ position VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 29: Filling The Vaporizer

    Raise the bottle above the level of the filling tunnel, without kinking the tube. A steady stream of air bubbles should emerge from the inner tube within two seconds. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 30: Draining The Vaporizer

    CAUTION: Turn cap slowly if vaporizer is pressurized Turn the drain valve counter-clockwise to open it. The vaporizer will begin to drain. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 31: Reminders For Filling And Draining

    Because the agent depth is shallow in relation to the diameter of the vaporizing chamber, more frequent checks of the agent levels should be V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 32 This will prevent obtaining a misleading impression of the amount of agent in the vaporizer. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Anesthetizing A Mouse Pre-Operative Checks

    (minimum 1500 psi for E- size cylinder. Assemble your system and check all connections for possible leaks of the oxygen/anesthesia mix. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 34 Open the stopcock in the mouse mask line. Close the stopcock in the induction chamber tubing line, then immediately open the chamber and remove Animal #1. VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 35 Clean and sanitize the induction chamber and mouse mask as outlined in your procedure area cleaning protocols. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Service Maintenance

    To maintain the warranty, replacement parts must be installed or approved by VisualSonics Inc. Equipment that is not functioning correctly must not be used. This equipment must not be modified by unauthorized personnel or with unauthorized components.

  • Page 38: Visualsonics Support

    Repairs Note: It is not possible to change the graduation range or anesthetic agent. If problems arise with your Vevo Compact Anesthesia System other than the ones detailed above, we will do everything we can to ensure that your system remains fully operational and that you experience minimum downtime.

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Accessories

    VisualSonics The oxygen regulator is available only in North America. Please contact technical support for information about regulators for systems in Europe. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Integrated Rail System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
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  • Page 41: Appendix B: Specifications And Performance

    Vaporizers are calibrated at 21 ºC (70 ºF) and at elevated temperatures. Calibration The variation in output with temperature, flow rate and duration of use is V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Integrated Rail System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...

  • Page 42: Performance Effects Of Variables

    10% of setting. Where changes do occur, the usual effect is that the output is slightly depressed when nitrous oxide is employed compared to VisualSonics Vevo Integrated Rail System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 43 The valve design and temperature compensation system of this vaporizer reduces these effects, under most clinical conditions, to levels that are clinically not significant. V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Integrated Rail System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
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  • Page 45: Index

    14 repairs, 28 specifications, 31 theory of operation, 15 flowchart, 16 vaporizer draining, 20 filling, 19 principle of operation, 17 V1.0 VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 46 Index VisualSonics Vevo Compact Anesthesia System Operator Manual V1.0 Need help? Call us toll-free: 1-866-416-4636 or E-mail us: support@visualsonics.com...
  • Page 47 VS-OM-AS revision 1.0 P/N 10860...

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