SOP 14.6 - Checklist for using the Anesthetic Machine

University Animal Care Committee Standard Operating Procedure

Document No: 14.6

Subject: Checklist for using the Anesthetic Machine

Date Issued: March 2022

Revision: Original

Location: Queen’s University

Responsibility: Principal Investigators (PI), Research Staff, Veterinary Staff

Purpose: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to list the steps necessary for safe use of an anesthetic machine.

  1. Attach oxygen to anaesthetic machine and ensure adequate amount of oxygen for the procedure.
     
  2. Attach scavenge line
     
  3. Choose the appropriate circuit (non-rebreathing or rebreathing) and attach to the anaesthetic machine
     
  4. Check duration of use of the CO2 absorbent
     
  5. Check weight / duration of use of the f-air cannister
     
  6. Check Isoflurane levels – make sure it is full
     
  7. Pressure check the anaesthetic machine

Date New Version
03/2022 Created

 

SOP 14.6 - Checklist for using the Anesthetic Machine

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