Ventilation Options for IPL-2

For a functional IPL-2 unit the core system requires a suitable ventilation system. For only positive ventilation a rat ventilator can be used (e.g., VentElite or the Small Animal Ventilator, Type 683). If positive and sub-atmospheric ventilation is needed, a special Ventilation Control Module (VCM) is required.

Positive and Sub-Atmospheric (Negative) Pressure Ventilation with Ventilation Control Module (VCM)

• Used to control the ventilation of the isolated lung preparation. Allows for the physiological negative pressure ventilation of the lung and positive ventilation during preparation.
• 30 to 100 breaths per minute.
• I:E ratio can be set between 10 and 90% in 10% steps.
• End-inspiratory, end-expiratory, sigh, positive and negative pressures can be individually set.
• The TCM Timer Counter Module allows periodic sigh (hyperinflation) breaths to minimize edema formation.
• The Pressure-Free Gas Supply Adapter (73-2789) is only included with 73-4293 but can be added to 73-4279 when alternative gases need to be delivered during negative pressure ventilation.
• The adapter is used to supply the trachea with a ga smixture different from room air during negative ventilation.It includes a needle valve to adjust gas flow.

* Negative pressure ventilation with a pressure regulator (73-4280) built into the VCM-R requires a pressurized gas supply from a tank or house air in the range of 2 to 8 bar (29 to 116 PSI).

** The Pressure-Free Gas Supply Adapter (73-3448) is only for use during sub-atmospheric pressure ventilation with either the VCM-P or VCM-R and is used to supply alternative gas mixtures to the lungs.

Positive Pressure Ventilation Only

If only positive pressure ventilation will be used, choose the option below. This adapter is used with the Small Animal Ventilator, Type 683 or the VentElite. It has a side port to measure the tracheal airway pressure during positive ventilation.