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Kent Scientific SomnoFlo User Manual

Low-flow electronic anesthesia system
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User's Guide

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  • Page 1 SomnoFlo ® Low-Flow Electronic Anesthesia System User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 SomnoFlo ® Low-Flow Electronic Anesthesia System User’s Guide ©2021 Kent Scientific Corporation, Documentation Version 1.2 for Firmware Revision 1.2.0 September 2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction System Components ..............1 Navigating SomnoFlo ..............1 SomnoFlo® Small Animal Anesthesia..............3 Set Up Hardware ................3 Configure Settings ............... 7 Delivering Anesthesia ..............8 Recommended Flow Rates ............9 Troubleshooting ................. 10 General Information Contact ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The SomnoFlo is not designed, intended or authorized for use in human applications. System Components...

  • Page 5: Navigating Somnoflo

    Navigating SomnoFlo® SomnoFlo Touch Screens offer quick access to menus and settings. Run Screen Touch the Menu button for anesthetic delivery settings. Menu There are two Dials, Air/O2 Flow and %Anesthetic, which can be used on the Run Screen and in the Menu options to control their respective parameters.

  • Page 6: Somnoflo

    7) Connect the anesthetic delivery tubing directly to the bottle top adapter. Place the isoflurane bottle into the SomnoFlo’s integrated holder, taking care not to kink the delivery tubing. 8) Turn on the SomnoFlo to begin automatic priming. If the SomnoFlo is on during a bottle change, touch Anesthetic Control > Prime.
  • Page 7 During warm up, set the gas/air flow rate to 200 ml/min and the anesthetic to 2%. Allow the SomnoFlo to run at these settings for about 5 minutes to reach a stable anesthetic gas flow. This will deliver the proper amount of anesthetic into the vaporizer block at a median gas flow and allow the vaporizer block time to warm up.
  • Page 8 SomnoFlo with Optional 3-Accessory Connector for Chamber and 2 Nose Cones SomnoFlo with 2-Accessory Connector for Chamber and Ventilator...
  • Page 9 SomnoFlo with 2-Accessory Connector for Chamber and Stereotaxic Gas Anesthesia Mask...

  • Page 10: Configure Settings

    This is an effort to reduce the levels of residual anesthetic in the vaporizer, induction chamber and other attachments connected to the outlet of the SomnoFlo. Note that because of the complexity of the attachments, and their dead space volume and flow paths, anesthetic levels may not be lowered to acceptable levels or even reduced using Purge.

  • Page 11: Delivering Anesthesia

    10. When finished with the procedure, touch “Low Flow” again to stop delivery and recover the animal. 11. Touch Menu > Anesthetic Control > Empty to empty the SomnoFlo of anesthetic, then remove the anesthetic bottle from the system.

  • Page 12: Recommended Flow Rates

    Caution: Be sure to perform the Empty cycle before powering off the system or disconnecting the anesthetic bottle. When the system is not in use, remove the bottle top adapter and replace the manufacturers cap onto the anesthetic bottle. Electronic Vaporizer recommended Flow Rates Recommended Flow Rates Refer to your User’s Manual for complete instructions.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    SomnoFlo® Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solutions Anesthetic depth too • Flow rate is too low • Increase the flow rate by turning the light, or the animal Air/O2 Dial. • Incorrect tubing setup wakes up • Verify that tubing is connected properly, unobstructed, and correct clips are open.

  • Page 14: General Information

    This product is not designed, intended or authorized for use in human applications. Product Warranty The SomnoFlo has a one (1) year warranty including all parts and labor charges. This warranty does not cover damage by any cause including, but not limited to, any...

  • Page 15: Satisfaction Guarantee

    Prior to shipment, please clean and decontaminate the product of any chemical, biological, or isotopic contamination. Please include a completed Product Return Form with the shipment. This form can be obtained by contacting Kent Scientific Customer Service at 888-572-8887 or 860-626-1172.

  • Page 16: Index

    Index airflow ................8, 10 exhaust ................10 alarms ...................8 nose cone ............... 4, 7 anest ..................7 flow rate .................7, 10 anesthesia ..............2, 6, 8 induction chamber ............7, 8 canister ................3 isoflurane ..............3, 7, 8 charcoal ................3 presets .................8 compressed gas ............
  • Page 17 1116 Litchfield Street Torrington, Connecticut 06790 Local: 860-626-1172 Toll-Free: 888-572-8887...

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