Penn-Century MIP User Manual

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Mouse Intubation Platform (MIP)

Instructions for Use

Description

Endotracheal intubation of anesthetized mice can pose challenges due to the animal’s small size and
unique anatomy and the difficulty in visualizing the epiglottis. Researchers performing intratracheal
aerosol administration to mice with Penn-Century’s unique MicroSprayer® Aerosolizer and Dry Powder
Insufflator™ face similar challenges. Having a platform especially designed for mouse intubation can
make the process far safer, faster and easier. The Penn-Century offers a Mouse Intubation Platform is
designed to assist researchers working with our intratracheal aerosol devices, or other intubation or
instillation procedures in mice. It is simple, durable, easy-to-use system for supporting the anesthetized
mouse securely during intubat ion and/or insertion of our aerosol delivery devices.

• Solid Plexiglass®/Perspex® base and stainless steel support rod, attaches to any standard

laboratory clamp stand (not included)

• Unique adjustable neck support can be swiveled to maximize view of the tr achea.

• Stainless steel posts with plastic “wire” maintain the anesthetized animal in the correct position

for intubation, suspen ded from the front incisors

• Two fixed side posts and two adjustable posts permit the user hold the mouse securely in place

To assemble:

1. Unscrew the screws attached to the end of the steel support bar (A) using the small hex
wrench provided.

2. Line up the holes on the steel support bar with those on the base of the platform, and
insert the screws up through the base into the
steel bar.

3. Tighten screws with hex wrench firmly, but not
with excessive force - until the top of the screw
is even with the surface.

4. The platform is designed to be attached to a
standard labora tor y holder-clamp setup (
provided
the platform and bar angle as desired.

). Clamp the bar in place and position

not