Gas Anesthesia: Safety First

• Each user is responsible for testing the device and equipment before use.
• Report any errors or omissions to the owner or responsible person.
• In case of equipment failure, poor ventilation, or other deviations and undesirable incidents, please submit an electronic non-conformance report

Pregnant individuals, or those planning pregnancy, must not work with gas anesthesia at UiB.This restriction is in place to protect both the individual and the unborn child from potential health risks.

For more information and guidance, please contact the Occupational Health Service at UiB.

Before using gas anesthesia, you must ensure that you have received the appropriate training. The training consists of three mandatory steps:

• Course in Laboratory Animal Science

  • Theoretical introduction

• Compulsory Course on Gas Anesthesia

  • Covers both theory and practical aspects.

• On-Site Practical Review

  • ​​​​​​​A hands-on review of gas anesthesia procedures and equipment at the facility.

• All training must be completed and documented before you begin working with gas anesthesia.

Considering alternatives to gas anesthesia

• Assess whether injectable or other anesthesia methods may be suitable for the procedure.
• Implementing measures to minimize exposure risks when gas anesthesia is unavoidable.
• Ensuring proper ventilation and leak testing of equipment to reduce hazards.

Choosing the right method helps protect both personnel and animals while maintaining high standards of safety and welfare.