Heated Fixed Temperature Operating Tables

The heated fixed temperature operating tables (size 1 for mice and size 5 for rodents) have a built-in heating transformer and temperature probe to ensure the temperature of the table is maintained.

Two different versions of the heated operating table are available depending on the level of temperature control required. These models are often used for quick surgical procedures or acute animal studies (30 minutes or less) requiring the core temperature of the animal be maintained but not tightly controlled.

• Two different mounting bases available: tripod base or flat angled base
• Choice of heating power supply or heating controller
• Includes 4 paw holders
• Capable of receiving thorax retractors and mounting ball joint holders

The core components consist of a 300 x 185mm (11.8 x 7.3 in) anodized aluminum plate and mounting base. Both sides of the plate have multiple slots for fixing the spring-loaded paw clamps and optional thorax retractors. Numerous slots allow both large and small animals to be held firmly in position for optimal surgical access. A block clamp with ball joint holder can be fixed onto the plate for holding various probes, electrodes, or cannulae. A 4 mm banana plug outlet is available when grounding the table is required, e.g. for ECG recordings.

Two different models of the mounting base are available:

• Traditional tripod stand mounted on a ball joint allowing the table to tilt in multiple directions
• Flat angled version with a lower profile consuming less working height.

The fixed temperature heated models use feedback control from the built-in table temperature probe. The table can be heated and maintained up to 40^oC but no adjustment to the amount of heat or heating rate is available.