Harvard Apparatus has introduced the Inspira advanced safety ventilator (ASV) with the Inspiratory Hold feature.
The Inspira ASV is available in volume- and pressure-controlled models.
Users simply enter the desired hold time and initiate the hold with the touch of a button.
The company said it is easy to upgrade standard models so there is no need purchase a new unit.
The Inspira ASV is a quiet, easy-to-use ventilator featuring airway pressure monitoring, adjustable I:E ratio, built-in sigh breath, and Assist Mode to help wean animals off the ventilator.
The same machine can ventilate animals from mice to cats.
Simply enter the animal's weight and press run.